Student finance loan market valuation for publicly listed

Market valuation for publicly listed student finance loan providers hit $65.4 billion this week, reflecting a notable 4.1% YoY growth and outperforming other niche lending verticals. Financing a $20,000 five-year private loan at 8.88% would yield a monthly payment of approximately $414 . A borrower would pay $4,840 in total interest over the life of the loan. But the rate in this example is variable, and it could move up or down each month. Here's what student loan borrowers need to know about getting into a new repayment plan right now. Dividend yields in the student finance loan sector remain attractive at 2.6%, drawing in income-focused investors even amid sector-wide rate sensitivity.