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#RI-6a6b0d3e·9 months ago·
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“Applying for Sallie Mae private loans”
What Actually Happened
I have terrible credit due to poor financial choices on my Discover card
What I wish I knew
"My credit score wouldn't affect my co-signer's credit"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider a credit score improvement before applying for loans"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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