Discover the differences between grace periods and deferments, how they apply to loans, and their impact on your financial strategy.

The increasing cost of medical school has resulted in a heavy debt burden for many wishing to enter the medical profession. Without doubt, medical school debt is one factor contributing to the lack of ...

If you’re having trouble repaying your loan as promised, requesting a loan deferment might help you temporarily pause or reduce payments. Plus, it can help you avoid late fees and damage to your ...

The U.S. Department of Education's deferments and forbearances — or payment pauses — can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates ...

More people are pausing their student loan payments, amid the fallout of the Biden-era SAVE plan and other troubling financial conditions. Between 2024 and 2025, the number of student loan borrowers ...

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The Department of Veterans Affairs announced this week that it is extending the timeframe for borrowers to request loan deferment. According to the VA’s circular, servicers may continue offering loan ...

Deferment and forbearance are sometimes used interchangeably, but they're not the same. If your mortgage is in forbearance and you've temporarily stopped making payments, deferment is one option for ...

It’s not uncommon for financial circumstances to change for student loan borrowers over the life of their loans. Whether it’s an unexpected illness, a job loss, or a pandemic, emergencies and ...

Effective July 28, 2021, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) announced a new interim final rule that, inter alia, extends the “deferment period” for borrowers that appeal a final SBA loan review ...

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