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For recent college grads just now facing their first bill, here’s what you need to know. Laurel Road's Kaitlin Walsh-Epstein talks to CNBC on how to get started paying back your student loans.

Laurel Road has been awarded "Best Lender With A Co-Signer Option" in U.S. News & World Report's roundup of the best private student loans of 2019.

Our very own Alex Macielak sat down for a conversation with anesthesia fellow Chirag Shah, MD, to take a deep dive into both loan options and review the scenarios where one might make more sense than the other, for this episode of AMA's "Making The Rounds" Podcast.

"From dramatically improved customer experiences to increased operational efficiencies, the FinTech industry accomplished a stellar year and we are proud to recognize the innovators and leaders in this space. Congratulations to our 2019 FinTech Breakthrough Award winners.”

A new study from Laurel Road has found that a majority of recent college grads think a course on personal finance would be extremely beneficial before graduation. Alyssa Schaefer, CMO of Laurel Road, chatted about why young graduates are craving basic financial literacy with Cheddar News' Vanessa Freeman.

How much money should your emergency fund contain? A good rule of thumb is three to six months' worth of essential living expenses. This means that if you spend $3,000 a month, on average, you should aim to have $9,000 to $18,000 in the bank.

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Laurel Road and ProMedica Partner to Empower Physicians to Take Control of Medical School Debt

February 11, 2020

Non-Profit Healthcare Organization ProMedica announces partnership with digital lender Laurel Road to offer physicians suite of student loan refinancing benefits...

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Millennials & Gen Z Couples Delaying Key Milestones Because of Debt—But That Doesn’t Stop Relationships From Growing

February 05, 2020

Study by Laurel Road finds debt and finances are no longer taboo topics New York, NY – February 5, 2020...

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Parents Willing to Sacrifice Financial Health for Their Children’s Education, Although Survey Finds Students Prefer to Carry Debt

December 11, 2019

71% of students would rather take on student loan debt themselves versus have their parents take out debt for them....

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Laurel Road Launches Graduate School Loans on Its Proprietary Platform for a More Flexible, Digital Customer Experience

July 30, 2019

With low rates, graduate students can start saving on their education as they advance it (New York, NY – July...

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KeyBank Elevates Online Lending Capabilities with Closing of Laurel Road Acquisition

April 03, 2019

Laurel Road’s innovative technology supports KeyBank’s digital transformation strategy (Cleveland, April 3, 2019) — KeyBank National Association today announced that...

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Laurel Road Wins Two 2019 FinTech Breakthrough Awards in Annual Recognition Program

April 02, 2019

NEW YORK, April 2, 2019 – Laurel Road, an online lender and FDIC-insured bank, today announced that it has been...

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We’re making a big splash.

Recent Press

People think what we're doing is great. Read why!

For recent college grads just now facing their first bill, here’s what you need to know. Laurel Road's Kaitlin Walsh-Epstein talks to CNBC on how to get started paying back your student loans.

Laurel Road has been awarded "Best Lender With A Co-Signer Option" in U.S. News & World Report's roundup of the best private student loans of 2019.

Our very own Alex Macielak sat down for a conversation with anesthesia fellow Chirag Shah, MD, to take a deep dive into both loan options and review the scenarios where one might make more sense than the other, for this episode of AMA's "Making The Rounds" Podcast.

"From dramatically improved customer experiences to increased operational efficiencies, the FinTech industry accomplished a stellar year and we are proud to recognize the innovators and leaders in this space. Congratulations to our 2019 FinTech Breakthrough Award winners.”

How much money should your emergency fund contain? A good rule of thumb is three to six months' worth of essential living expenses. This means that if you spend $3,000 a month, on average, you should aim to have $9,000 to $18,000 in the bank.

Press Releases

Learn about some of the waves we've been making.

Press Release

Laurel Road and ProMedica Partner to Empower Physicians to Take Control of Medical School Debt

Press Release

Millennials & Gen Z Couples Delaying Key Milestones Because of Debt—But That Doesn’t Stop Relationships From Growing

Press Release

Parents Willing to Sacrifice Financial Health for Their Children’s Education, Although Survey Finds Students Prefer to Carry Debt

Press Release

Laurel Road Launches Graduate School Loans on Its Proprietary Platform for a More Flexible, Digital Customer Experience

Press Release

KeyBank Elevates Online Lending Capabilities with Closing of Laurel Road Acquisition

Press Release

Laurel Road Wins Two 2019 FinTech Breakthrough Awards in Annual Recognition Program

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