Top
consolidation lenders ranked by total FY 2006
consolidation loan originations
| Lender name | # of loans | Amt of loans ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Direct Student Loan Program | 1,169,110 | $19,197,268,873 |
| Sallie Mae | 866,295 | $19,841,423,841 |
| Citibank | 232,126 | $4,843,119,089 |
| Nelnet | 198,624 | $4,796,065,812 |
| NextStudent | 89,284 | $3,320,024,025 |
| JP Morgan Chase | 115,777 | $2,668,451,098 |
| Goal Financial, LLC | 111,426 | $2,494,856,673 |
| College Loan Corporation | 75,360 | $2,245,128,826 |
| AES/PHEAA | 166,730 | $2,037,618,548 |
| Student Loan Xpress | 114,790 | $1,880,997,383 |
| Wachovia Education Finance | 80,174 | $1,674,979,763 |
SOURCE: Stafford (FFEL & Direct) and PLUS (FFEL & Direct) Loans, from the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), US Department of Education, Fiscal Year 2006.