Our ABI presentation on the new DOJ Guidance and how to discharge federal student loan debt in bankruptcy went well today, here’s a couple instant reviews! Awesome awesome job guys! I have attended about 3 student loan panels, and this was the best! Best student loan CLE yet!! Over 200…
Reminder, ABI’s presentation for the new DOJ bankruptcy attestation discharge process is today at 3:00 p.m., here’s the link: https://abi.org/events/student-loans-in-2023-is-bankruptcy-finally-a-viable-option?utm_source=social&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=abiLIVE_studentloan23&mibextid=unz460 We are presenting along with Chad VanHorn from South Florida to explain how to file these cases, and give practical tips along the way! I’m sure the ABI will have…
I’m jointly presenting a webinar this week for the ABI on the new DOJ procedures to allow the discharge of federal student loans. The intent of the DOJ in reviewing student loans for discharge is to help create a process that allows: Clarity, transparency and consistency Reduce burdens by simplifying…
Turns out yes. I just read a pretty cool story in the New Yorker about a 91 year old lady, perfectly healthy, obtained a full forgiveness under a “compromise and settlement authority” provided for under the Higher Education Act of 1965. Although it is a last ditch effort as there…
What is the IDR Waiver? The Short Version: if you have an older FFEL loan, even a prior FFEL Consolidation Loan, make sure to consolidate this to a newer Direct Loan asap if you want all of the relief this program allows (contact us if you have any doubts or…
The Brunner standard is a legal test used in certain circumstances to determine whether a borrower’s federal student loans can be discharged in bankruptcy. The test was established by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Brunner v. New York State Higher Education Services Corp. (1987). The Brunner test…
Settling private student loans typically involves negotiating with the lender to reach an agreement on a new payment plan or a lump sum payment that is less than the full amount owed. Here are the steps to settle private student loans: Gather information: Get a detailed understanding of your current…
There are several ways to discharge federal student loans, including: Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge: If you are completely and permanently disabled, you may be eligible for TPD discharge. Death discharge: If the borrower of a federal student loan dies, the loan may be discharged. Closed School discharge: If…
The Borrower Defense to Repayment (BDTR) program has undergone so many changes over the past decade it’s hard to keep track. Notably, I wanted to set the record straight for those who may be receiving weird messages about their pending BDTR apps. Only the 2019 Borrower Defense Rule imposed a…
Did you realize that we have free videos on what to do about your student loan on our YouTube Channel “Student Loan Sidebar”? Here’s a post from a few hours ago from one of our followers: YouTube videos on student loan forgiveness have just been absolutely amazing. They break it…