Federal student loan repayments have been suspended until May 1, 2022. During this relief period (which only applies to federal student loans), interest isn’t accrued, collections attempts have been suspended, and payments towards loans are considered optional. Although payments aren’t…
You can pay your private and federal student loans through various parties and each party may have accept different payment methods. The payment method that you use is the key to the cost-savings. Private and federal student loan payment methods…
Some student loan servicers, including Navient and FedLoan Servicing, have opted to stop servicing federal student loans. Around 15 million federal student loan borrowers are serviced by these particular servicers. Roughly half of the affected borrowers will be reassigned to…
Until May 1, 2022, student loan borrowers are not required to make payments on their loans. Interest will not be accrued during this time period. In addition, during this repayment suspension, collections attempts cannot be made. Who qualifies for student…
If you apply for a credit card, for example, and are declined, you can contact the credit card company and ask that they provide a recon or reconsideration of your application decision. During a recon, the credit card company reviews…
The massive debt wipeout concludes an almost five-year-long investigation into complaints against the servicer. Navient will be required to pay $1.85 billion, which includes: $1.7 billion in student loan cancelation $95 million in restitution $47.4 million in fees paid to…
Using your credit card to pay your federal or private student loan can earn you credit card rewards or sign-up bonuses. You can also extend your payment time by utilizing your credit card’s grace period. But, there are things to…