Private Student Loan Servicers Refusing Hardship Pauses for Unemployed Borrowers
Private student loan servicers deny temporary payment pauses to borrowers who have lost jobs, unlike federal loan servicers who offer income-driven and hardship options. Borrowers facing loss of income face double payments with no relief path, putting basic living expenses at risk. Co-signers are also unable to provide relief, leaving borrowers trapped.
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