Your Student Loan Company Loves Trump

The transcript discusses the impact of election results on education companies, highlighting significant stock increases for companies like Navient, Sallie Mae, and DeVry. It explores the potential policy changes under Donald Trump, who aims to reduce federal involvement in student loans. The discussion contrasts federal and private student loans, noting the challenges borrowers may face, such as higher costs and stricter terms, potentially leading to fewer Americans pursuing higher education.

Which company's stock increased by about 20% following the election results?

• Federal Student Aid

• Sallie Mae

• DeVry Education

• Navient Corp

What is the main reason investors are optimistic about education companies after the election?

• Increased federal funding for education

• Decrease in college tuition fees

• Potential end of government scrutiny

• Introduction of new student loan programs

What change did Donald Trump propose regarding the student loan business?

• Forgive all student loans

• Privatize the student loan industry

• Increase federal involvement

• Reduce interest rates on loans

What is a potential consequence of making it harder to obtain student loans?

• More scholarships available

• Decrease in college tuition

• Fewer Americans pursuing higher education

• Increase in college enrollment

Why might borrowers face less favorable terms in the private sector?

• Lower monthly payments

• Easier loan approval process

• More government subsidies

• Higher interest rates