In a Nutshell
In a Nutshell
CommonBond concentrates on creating a better future by providing some of the lowest rates in the business, the longest loan terms, and the highest maximum funding amount. As well as helping to refinance millions of dollars in student loans CommonBond also has a social mission to fund a needy child’s education with each loan it originates.
CommonBond at a Glance
CommonBond at a Glance
CommonBond was founded in 2012 by University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School MBA graduates David Klein, Michael Taormina, and Jessup Shean. Due to the founders’ commitment to their customers, CommonBond grew to a national brand in just one year and has already helped refinance over $500 million in student loans. CommonBond has noteworthy investors such as Tribeca Venture Partners (TVP), The Social+Capital Partnership, as well as Vikram Pandit (former CEO of Citigroup), Tom Kalaris (former Vice Chairman of Barclays), and Thomas Glocer (former CEO of Thomson Reuters).
CommonBond is a student debt refinancing lender that is committed in investing in people as the future of society. Student debt refinancing saves customers an average of $14,581 from their total debt payment. Additionally, for every loan CommonBond originates, they will fund the education of a child in need. CommonBond offers customers some of the lowest rates in the industry. If that was not enough to show how much they care about their customers, they will pause payments and help customers look for a job if they become unemployed. CommonBond is a great company for any graduate facing a mountain of student debt.
This option is for student debt borrowers who want the option for hybrid variable or fixed interest rates.
CommonBond Highlights
CommonBond Highlights
- Offers customers three different interest rate optionsBorrowers can choose between fixed interest rates, variable interest rates, or a hybrid rate that is a 10-year loan with 5 years of a fixed rates followed by 5 years of variable rates.
- Provides extensive education servicesCustomers of CommonBond receive access to a borrowing guide specifically suited for student debt refinancing, a blog with personal finance articles, an in-depth FAQ and access to in-person educational events.
- Offers employment support servicesIf a customer loses their job, CommonBond will pause payments and help their client find a new job.
Pros Vs. Cons
Pros Vs. Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Maximum refinancing available is $500,000 | Shortest repayment time frame is 5 years |
| Repayment terms can be as long as 20 years | Events only available in NYC |
| No origination fee or pre-payment penalties | |
| Provides education funding for a child in need with each loan originated | |
| Rates starting as low as 1.97% APR |
Information and Support
Information and Support
CommonBond customers receive access to several extensive education resources. CommonBond will email customers a borrowing guide specifically suited for student debt refinancing and tailored to their customer’s education level. The blog hosted on CommonBond’s site is updated several times each week with insightful borrowing and personal finance-based articles. Additionally, the website provides an in-depth FAQ section that goes through the entire borrowing process, and has a page specifically suited to students, graduates, and parents. Lastly, CommonBond customers are able to intend in-person educational events held in their New York City office.
For clients or prospective borrowers who have questions or inquiries, CommonBond’s customer support team is available during business hours seven days a week by phone and email.
Types of Debt Addressed
Types of Debt Addressed
CommonBond loans will help customers refinance both secured and unsecured debt obligations. These loans include federal, private, and previously consolidated student loans in an amount up to $500,000.
Flexibility of Repayment Plan
Flexibility of Repayment Plan
CommonBond offers a flexible repayment plan options in the industry. Customers have the ability to choose from fixed or variable interest rates. Fixed rates start at 2.83% while variable rates are from 1.97%. For customers who want even more flexibility, CommonBond offers a 10-year hybrid rate loan where the first 5 years have a fixed interest rate and the last 5 years have a variable rate.
Repayment Terms
Repayment Terms
Borrowers of CommonBond’s student debt refinancing loan can have some of the longest loan terms in the industry. Customers are able to receive funding with repayment terms of 5, 7, 10, 15, or 20 year terms.
Ease of Quote Application Process
Ease of Quote Application Process
Receiving a quote from CommonBond will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Potential borrowers are prompted for personal information, education information, and employment information across several intuitive pages.
Conclusion
Conclusion
CommonBond is a company that concentrates on creating a better future. They achieve this by providing low rate student debt refinancing to save customers over $14,000 on average. They also have a social mission to fund a needy child’s education with each loan they originate. CommonBond offers some of the lowest rates in the business, the longest loan terms, and the highest maximum funding amount.
Disclaimers
Disclaimers
Offered terms are subject to change and state law restriction. Loans are offered by CommonBond Lending, LLC (NMLS # 1175900), NMLS Consumer Access. If you are approved for a loan, the interest rate offered will depend on your credit profile, your application, the loan term selected and will be within the ranges of rates shown. If you choose to complete an application, we will conduct a hard credit pull, which may affect your credit score. All Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) displayed assume borrowers enroll in auto pay and account for the 0.25% reduction in interest rate. All variable rates are based on a 1-month LIBOR assumption of 0.15% effective Oct 10, 2020 and may increase after consummation.
