Credit Improvement for Private Student Loan Borrowers
This act aims to help individuals who struggled with private student loan repayments improve their credit history. If you make 9 on-time payments within 10 months, negative information about your delinquency or default will be removed from your credit report. This can make it easier to obtain credit in the future.
Key points
Removal of Negative Credit Entries: After making 9 on-time payments within 10 months, information about private student loan delinquencies or defaults will be removed from your credit report.
Grace Periods: The act provides payment breaks for military members on hazardous duty, individuals affected by major disasters, and those facing severe hardship.
Protection from Lawsuits: Lenders cannot sue borrowers during the credit rehabilitation period if they have been notified.
Affordable Payment Plans: Any new payment plans must be reasonable and affordable, as determined by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4119
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Process start date: 2021-06-24