Who do I contact about defaulted student loans?
1-800-621-3115
The myeddebt.ed.gov website helps student loan borrowers, who are in default, to arrange debt payments. There are multiple ways to contact the Default Resolution Group, or you may call 1-800-621-3115. For more information on defaulted student loans, see Understanding Delinquency and Default.
Can defaulted student loans be forgiven?
Forgiveness isn’t an option for defaulted loans. You’ll need to use consolidation or rehabilitation to get defaulted federal student loans in good standing before they’re eligible for forgiveness programs.
Does a defaulted student loan ever go away?
Defaulted student loans don’t always stay on your record forever. Defaulted federal student loans either fall off seven years after the date of default, or seven years after the date the loan was transferred from the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFEL) to the Department of Education.
How can I get my student loans out of default back to school?
You have 3 options to get federal student loans out of default to go back to school:
- negotiate a federal student loan settlement.
- apply for a Direct Consolidation Loan.
- enter into the loan rehabilitation program.
Can I buy a house if my student loan is in default?
I won’t make you wait for your answer: You can get a mortgage with defaulted student loans. But if you have defaulted federal student loans and you’re applying for an FHA Loan, VA Loan, or USDA Loan, you’ll need to get out of default before your application will be approved.
How long before student loans are written off?
Both federal and private student loans fall off your credit report about 7.5 years after your last payment or date of default. You default after 9 months of nonpayment for federal student loans, and you’re not in a deferment or forbearance.
Can the government take your house if you owe student loans?
Federal student loans Once federal student debt is in default, the government is able to garnish your wage, your Social Security check, your federal tax refund and even your disability benefits. If the government wins, they can place a lien on your home and even force a sale.
How long will a defaulted student loan stay on my credit report?
seven years
If the loan is paid in full, the default will remain on your credit report for seven years following the final payment date, but your report will reflect a zero balance. If you rehabilitate your loan, the default will be removed from your credit report.
Is there a statute of limitations for student loans?
Federal student loans do not have a statute of limitations, similar to unpaid child support. Even if it’s been 30 years since you first missed a payment, the federal loan servicer can still legally collect the remaining balance.