Increasing student loan borrowing will 'change lives'
In what could be his final act as economy minister, Conor Murphy has decided to increase the maintenance loan by 20%. The change will come into effect from September 2025 and will cost his department around £50m.
After 5 Years, Student Loan Borrowers May See Credit Scores Suffer For Missed Payments
KEY TAKEAWAYS Federal student loan borrowers could see their credit scores suffer for missed payments for the first time since the COVID-19 student loan payment pause.Late or missing payments have not been reported to credit reporting agencies and wages have not been garnished since the pandemic.
Some Student Loan Borrowers May See Debt Collection Stopped
Because of a recent proposed settlement with the CFPB, some private student loan borrowers may see a stop to collections efforts.
GOP Plans Would Raise Taxes On Student Loan Borrowers, Students In School
Republican lawmakers are considering a number of proposals that could effectively increase taxes on student loan borrowers and college students.
Most Student Loan Borrowers Are Overwhelmed As Repayment Plans Keep Changing
Almost 70% of federal student loan borrowers feel overwhelmed while navigating their payment options as they struggle to keep up with the confusing and ever-changing repayment landscape.
How to make principal-only payments on student loans
SoFi shares exactly what a principal-only student loan payment is and how to be sure you're doing it right. Making principal-only payments on student loans can accelerate the payback period and reduce overall borrowing costs.
Student Loan Borrowers Could Get $2M In Compensation Over Alleged Wrongful Collections
National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts could compensate student loan recipients if they’re found guilty of sheisty practices in a lawsuit filed against them by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Student Loan Forgiveness Is In Limbo But Could The Interest Deduction Vanish, Too?
Student loan forgiveness has been in the forefront, but the potential elimination of the student loan interest deduction ...
Reason Man Angry at Friend for Chasing Unpaid $60 Loan Backed
"I feel like I'm in a weird spot here," the man wrote. "His reaction feels so hypocritical given everything I've done for him ...
Home equity loan vs. personal loan: Which will be better for 2025?
Both have unique features that borrowers may want to take advantage of this year. Here's what to consider now.
Arsenal sign Man City and England forward Kelly on loan
Arsenal sign Manchester City and England forward Chloe Kelly on loan until the end of the season after her rollercoaster ...
White House pauses federal grant, loan and other assistance programs
The Trump administration has temporarily paused grant, loan and other financial assistance programs, according to a memo.
Can you deduct interest on a home equity loan if you use it to buy a second home?
Home equity loans come with appealing tax benefits. But do they apply when using the funds to buy a second home?
Metro Bank in early talks to sell performing consumer loan portfolio
Britain's Metro Bank said on Wednesday it was in early discussions about a potential sale of its performing consumer loan ...
Chelsea news: Watford make loan bid for Caleb Wiley
Watford are in talks to sign Chelsea defender Caleb Wiley on loan. The 20-year-old has been playing at Strasbourg, a club ...
Network Capital Funding Mortgage Review 2025: Traditional and Non-QM Loan Options
Learn about Network Capital Funding, its loan offerings, pros and cons, customer service, and if this mortgage lender could be a good match for you.
Bridgewater Bancshares projects mid-to-high single-digit loan growth for 2025 with improved liquidity
Q4 2024 Management View Chairman and CEO Jerry Baack highlighted a robust Q4 2024 performance with adjusted earnings of $0.27 ...