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Why Did My Federal Student Loan Balance Drop to Zero?

Michael Lux April 6, 2021 Loan Servicers, Student Loan Blog 0 Comments

If your federal student loan balance mysteriously dropped to a $0 balance, it might seem like a dream come true. Was there student loan forgiveness or cancellation? Did someone else pay off my debt for me? Was there a lender error that means I’m debt-free? While it is nice to …

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Loan Servicer Transfer: Dealing with a Student Loan Company Change

Michael Lux March 23, 2021 Loan Servicers, Student Loan Blog 0 Comments

A common headache of life with student loans is dealing with a loan servicer transfer or change. For most borrowers, the best-case scenario is a minor inconvenience. However, if things go poorly, borrowers may miss payments or fall for a scam. As someone who has dealt with this issue before, …

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