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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 ...

Student loans usually aren’t due during graduate school, but paying them can decrease the amount you owe. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

In a bipartisan move this week, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced the Terrorism Survivors Student Loan Deferment Act. This piece of legislation would allow the survivors of terrorist ...

The U.S. Small Business Administration will implement a six-month deferment period for Maui businesses impacted by the wildfires, Hawaii’s congressional delegation announced Friday. The deferment ...

First-generation homebuyers can now apply for down payment assistance through a new statewide program. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) announced the launch of a pilot program ...

As the nation takes stock of its economic health, a troubling figure demands urgent attention. As of now, loans worth Nu 33 billion remain under deferment. Nearly 6,000 borrowers—ranging from large ...

If you are unable to make your student loan payments, you can apply for a deferment. A deferment does not mean you don’t have to pay the loan back; you still do. Some typical reasons for obtaining a ...