Ever wonder how many days you could be late on your student loan payment before you are considered in default status. Well, you are considered in default once your payment is 270 days behind. Once this takes place, the lending convention can come after you with the power of the government. The entire balance of the loan will become due. You will not be eligible for a deferment or forbearance. There is no statute of limitation on collections. You can't removal the loan in bankruptcy. You can't get further loans. The school may hold your transcripts, and your tax reimbursement will be intercepted. Your wages can be garnished. Your credit report will be damaged, range fees will be added to your balance, liens can be placed on your personal and real property, and your bank accounts and other assets can be seized.
How do I get out of default status?
Ask the lender for a payment plan based on your income.
Try to get into the loan recovery program. With this plan, you make 12 on time payments, and then a new lender will buy your loan providing you with a fresh payment plan and a lower monthly payment.
Consolidate all of your defaulted loans. You will get a great interest rate and payment plan under a different lender.
Settle your balance by seeking a compromise with the lender.
File for bankruptcy after proving undue hardship. You must show that your present wage is too low to pay the loan, and there are discrete steps you must take to prove your case.
File a episode 13, and your interest, range attempts, wage garnishments, and tax reimbursement interception will stop while you are paying back your loan.
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