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Is repayment relief available for private loan borrowers?
April 19, 2013
by Temp Author
There is no specific federal law that requires private loan creditors to offer relief. If you are having trouble with a private loan, you should request a copy of your […]
Continue Reading →Do private loans have flexible repayment plans?
April 19, 2013
by Temp Author
Most do not, but it depends on the lender. Some private lenders also offer deferments on private student loans.
Continue Reading →Do I need good credit to borrow a student loan?
April 19, 2013
by Temp Author
Except for PLUS loans, the government will not look at your credit in deciding whether you are eligible for a loan. Private loans are a different story—the interest rate you get will […]
Continue Reading →CFPB Urged to Require Private Student Loan Modifications
April 10, 2013
With more than 850,000 private student loans currently in default and thousands of other borrowers struggling to make their payments, attorneys at the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) are urging […]
Continue Reading →The Truth about Student Loans and the Bankruptcy Undue Hardship Discharge
April 04, 2013
We have testified and written about the urgent need to restore bankruptcy rights for student loan borrowers. A robust debate on this topic is certainly welcome, but it is critical to get the facts straight. […]
Continue Reading →Are there special protections against collection for military service members?
March 19, 2013
by Temp Author
Yes. In particular, the Service member Civil Relief Act gives relief to service members facing collection action. These protections cover lawsuits against active duty service members. Learn more.
Continue Reading →Update on Collection Agency Complaint Systems
March 14, 2013
by greenbee
In May 2012, the National Consumer Law Center’s Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project released Borrowers on Hold: Student Loan Collection Agency Complaint Systems Need Massive Improvement, focusing on major gaps […]
Continue Reading →Troubling Trends in Student Debt
March 08, 2013
by greenbee
Unfortunately, the bad news about student loan debt burdens keeps coming. The Education Sector recently highlighted a number of troubling trends, including: From 1994 to 2009: The percent of graduates […]
Continue Reading →New Self-Help Packet on Financial Hardship Claims (NOTE: THIS PACKET IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
February 28, 2013
by greenbee
Social Security helps give aging and disabled Americans peace of mind. No matter how destitute we become, Social Security is meant to give us some measure of confidence that we […]
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Important Note: On June 24, 2024, two court decisions temporarily blocked parts of the SAVE Plan from taking effect. These decisions may change borrowers’ rights and access to certain benefits, including repayment plans. We will update this website with more details on how this will impact borrowers soon. Visit here for more information.
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