Prodigy Finance Launches Refinance Product for International Working Graduates Looking to Reduce Financial Costs

LONDON, Nov. 14,  2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Prodigy Finance, the pioneer in cross-border finance, announces the launch of a loan refinance product for international working graduates looking to reduce their student debt. The product will allow these alumni, who previously had limited options available to them, to save at least US$20,000¹ over the life of the loan, by accessing lower rates and choices of terms.

Cameron Stevens, Founder and CEO of Prodigy Finance, said: "The opportunity to study is a life-changing experience for many, however upon graduation, the reality is that paying off a student loan is a sizeable commitment. This is the case for any working graduate but more so for international working graduates, who, in comparison to their domestic peers, are at a disadvantage with few fair and competitive refinancing options. For more than a decade now, Prodigy Finance has focused on democratising education by addressing the funding gap that international students face, and refinance is the next logical step as we continue our mission."

Demand for refinance

Refinancing options for international working graduates are rare as local lenders are not structured to support cross-border funding or enforce international loan repayment – and these alumni are often on 'temporary resident' visas such as the F1-OPT visa. Prodigy Finance sets out to address the challenges faced by this underserved ex-pat market. The refinance product is for international working graduates looking to reduce their student debt, and available to any visa type, without the need for a social security number or local credit history.

Ricardo Fernandez, Head of Refinance at Prodigy Finance, said: "We're excited about our refinance product as we know it can make a difference to many people who live outside their home country. We were approached by international working graduates who were looking to refinance student loans provided by other lenders. They came to us as they know we operate in the international student financing market. Our goal is to provide the best loan product to each individual borrower, depending on their preferences and needs."

Jaime Preusche, Prodigy Finance refinance borrower, said: "Refinancing my postgraduate student loan helps me regain my financial freedom. My refinance loan with Prodigy Finance reduces my repayment period by half, and saves me US$20,000 in payments that I would have had to make to three different banks. I'm not alone in this situation, many others face the same issues, and we all need a feasible solution. Thankfully, Prodigy Finance is willing to take care of this underserved international market."