Earnest Student Loans Reviews

I've been a student loan refinance customer with Earnest for over 2 years, and the first year and a half was great, but I think their customer service and online experience has deteriorated since they were acquired by Navient. The loan process was easy, and during the first year I could easily resolve any issues with a customer service rep over the phone, email, or text message. That great service has changed dramatically over the last few months. Reaching them by phone is a waist of time: I've called on multiple occasions and waited on hold for twenty minutes only to be disconnected, and it's taken over a week to get any type of email response.

exceelent people, products and service...Top notch

excellent products and service...top scores!!!

I found myself applying for student loan refinancing through Earnest on a whim- I had been working with a different student loan company, which I originally chose because they had the lowest rates, but I had been getting the absolute run-around in the application process. After two weeks of being asked to submit the same documents multiple times, I decided in frustration to look elsewhere. I found a comparable rate on Earnest and- I kid you not- from the start of applying to being accepting and signing off on loan documents, it took me all of four hours to complete. And I did it all on my phone. Comparing the first loan company that couldn't seem to keep anything straight for 2 weeks, to Earnest who had me completely taken care of in four hours- I'm blown away. Very easy and straightforward process that was easy to navigate.  The only small frustration I have is that one of my previous loan providers didn't end up showing that they received the payoff check from Earnest for several weeks- when I investigated this, it turns out the payoff check was sent right away but didn't have my account number on it, so it sat in a pile without being processed for a long time. So my recommendation is that you follow up with previous loan servicers and make sure they have the check, with the account #, after Earnest's website indicates it's been sent. All in all, I was very impressed with Earnest and will recommend it wholeheartedly to others looking to refinance student loans.

Rate was much higher th as n I expected

Everything was good, except supplying the requested information. I’m old school and like using the mail or fax machine and you couldn’t. If you’re not computer literate, your in trouble. They did try to help me through it and we got it done.

No run around like you have with SoFi and Credible but the worst was Citizens where they say you get a sign on $500 bonus and never get it. I've never been happier then I've ever been then I am with Earnest. Honest, straight forward and easy. Guarantee 100% I'll use them again.

Fast, friendly and great customer service. Plus, competitive rates and many options to choose from.

Quick and friendly response during the application process from customer service which included an email correspondence and texting from a mobile phone. Rates are comparable to other student loan refinance services such as SoFi but can be lower since they consider other aspects such as money saved in retirement and other accounts. Fine print made sure to point out benefits you would be giving up for refinancing Federal Loans. Overall, the application process was transparent and hassle free.

Best customer service. Fast and very informative.