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The U.S. Department of Education has admitted to sending "very high" and "potentially incorrect" bills to over 21,000 borrowers as student loan payments resumed in October. One borrower was shocked to receive a monthly bill of $108,895.19. If you are among those affected, it is important to review your loan balance and take action to dispute any inaccuracies.
As student loan payments are set to resume in early October, thousands of Tennesseans and millions across the country are expressing frustration over the lack of information provided. Budget cuts to the Department of Education have resulted in reduced staffing and hours, making it difficult for borrowers to obtain the assistance they need. Scammers are taking advantage of this situation, further complicating the process. Consumer watchdogs advise borrowers to avoid using online search engines for information and instead contact their student loan servicers directly. Planning ahead and staying proactive is crucial to avoid falling behind on payments.
Federal student loan borrowers in the U.S. will have to resume making monthly payments starting in October, after a pandemic-era pause that lasted over three years. The average monthly bill ranges from $200 to $299 per person, with interest accruing from September. Borrowers are encouraged to consider income-driven repayment plans or apply for forbearance or deferment if they can't afford the payments. The resumption of loan payments may lead to reduced spending in other areas, particularly retail, potentially impacting brands and retailers. The Supreme Court struck down President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, but efforts to reduce student loan debt continue.
Bank of America's second-quarter profit increased by nearly 20% due to higher earnings from customers' loan payments and a stronger performance in its investment banking business. The bank reported a 7% rise in investment banking fees, contrasting with its peers who have been affected by a lack of dealmaking. Bank of America, along with JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, benefited from higher interest rates charged to clients as the Federal Reserve raised borrowing costs. However, the bank is facing challenges in its commercial real estate lending business due to higher financing costs and the shift towards remote work.
After a three-year relief period, Americans with student debt will have to resume loan payments in the fall. The Trump administration initially paused payments in March 2020 as part of pandemic relief measures, but the Biden administration agreed to end the payment pause in a deal with Republicans. The Supreme Court struck down the White House's student debt forgiveness plan, prompting borrowers to face their student debt once again. The Department of Education has announced that payments will restart in October, with interest accruing from September. The White House has introduced "on-ramp" policies to ease the restart, and changes to income-driven repayment plans are expected next year. The majority of the 43 million borrowers with federal loans will be impacted, with one in five borrowers at risk of struggling with payments. Biden is exploring alternative pathways for student loan forgiveness after the court ruling.
Millions of US borrowers are preparing for the resumption of student debt payments, as the temporary relief measures put in place during the pandemic come to an end. With the expiration of the payment pause and interest waiver, borrowers are bracing themselves for the financial burden of repaying their loans, which could have long-term implications for their financial stability. The return of student debt payments highlights the ongoing challenges faced by individuals in managing their education-related debts.
The Supreme Court has struck down President Biden's plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debt, stating that the administration overstepped its authority. However, the Biden administration is still pursuing student loan debt forgiveness through an alternative path using the Higher Education Act. The act allows the education secretary to "compromise, waive or release" student loans, and the details of who would be eligible for debt relief and how much would be canceled will be decided through a federal rule-making process. Student loan payments will resume in October 2023, but borrowers will be protected from severe consequences for up to 12 months through a temporary "on-ramp" period. The Department of Education has also finalized a new repayment plan called the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, which will cut borrowers' monthly payments in half and forgive loan balances after 10 years of payments.
An investor in the San Francisco Hilton has announced that they will stop making loan payments, citing financial troubles caused by the pandemic. The hotel has been struggling with low occupancy rates and a decrease in revenue, and the investor's decision could potentially lead to the hotel being foreclosed upon.