What a 2-point rate drop is worth at Franklin University
The numbers below assume an estimated $55,000 balance refinanced from 7.5% to 5.5% on a 10-year fixed term. Move the inputs to your real balance and rate on the refinance calculator.
- Current payment: $653/mo, with $23,343 in total interest from here.
- After refinancing: $597/mo, with $16,627 in total interest.
- You keep: $56 a month and $6,716 over the life of the loan.
How refinancing works for Franklin University grads
One soft credit pull through Juno's NP-friendly lender marketplace returns multiple pre-qualified offers in about 90 seconds. No origination fees, no obligation, and your credit score is unaffected unless you formally apply with a chosen lender. Strong-credit working NPs in 2026 are seeing fixed quotes between 4.5% and 7.0%.
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose PSLF if I refinance my Franklin University loans?
If your loans are federal, yes. Refinancing into a private loan permanently forfeits PSLF, IDR, deferment, and forbearance. If your loans are already private, this does not apply. When in doubt, run the breakeven calculator.
What rate should an NP expect?
Strong-credit working NPs are seeing 4.5% to 7.0% fixed on 5- to 15-year terms in 2026, depending on credit score, debt-to-income, employment tenure, and balance. Variable rates run lower up front but reprice.
Do I need a cosigner?
Usually not, if you are at least 12 months out with steady NP income. Juno's marketplace filters for lenders who underwrite working NPs without a cosigner where possible.