Date Received: 2022-02-14
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Subissue: Received bad information about your loan
Consumer Complaint: I graduated college in XXXX and knew I would be out of the country for the next 7 years. I called my student loan servicer ( Great Lakes ) and asked what my best option for the next 7 years would be seeing as I would have no job and I would be unable to communicate. I was told my best option was forbearance ; that is what I did. During the 7 years they had communicated with my mother ( who I gave power of attorney to ) and my loan has been going to forbearance and out of forbearance and the back to for forbearance ; at which time my interest would capitalize and be added to my principal. Finally, in XXXX I was put on IDR, which is what I should have been on this whole time. Unfortunately, my capitalized interest currently is close to {$11000.00} and my loan which initially was {$31000.00} is {$45000.00}. I understand that I have a huge responsibility to take on this, I was XXXX XXXX XXXX and I just went with what the loan advisor told me was best option instead of what I am doing now, which is research everything and finding out what is actually best ; but there is a level of frustration that comes with knowing that they were easily willing to capitalize my interest without letting me know that it was not my best option. They state that they let my mom know about IDR and I cant say one way or the other about that but I specifically called and asked what is my best option here and to suggest forbearance knowing I would be unemployed for XXXX years XXXX dont know if I have the right words for that. I know I cant go back and change anything but I honestly dont want this to happen to someone else.
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 95008
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-02-14
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-02-14
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan
Subissue: Problem lowering your monthly payments
Consumer Complaint: I have a consolidated Federal Loan with Nelnet and I am under an Income-Based Repayment Plan. My income went up by about XXXX in XXXX year but my payment went form XXXX XXXXXXXX/month to XXXX XXXXmonth. I live in XXXX XXXX and the cost of living is much higher in XXXX as opposed to most of the rest of the country, yet this is not taken into account when calculating my repayment amount per month. I also have a child dependent and can no longer afford to pay XXXX XXXXXXXX/month with rising inflation. I have engaged Nelnet on this topic in XXXX and was told there was nothing they could do unless I wanted to change my repayment plan which is not in my best interest because my loan will be forgiven in about XXXX years.
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 916XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-02-14
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-02-12
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Subissue: Don't agree with the fees charged
Consumer Complaint: Nel net is charging me interest on student loans when the COVID-19 emergency was extended to XX/XX/2022 without interest.
Company Response:
State: PR
Zip: 007XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-02-12
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-02-11
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Subissue: Trouble with how payments are being handled
Consumer Complaint: I have been making additional payments on my loan, above and beyond my minimum monthly payment. I have requested these payments go toward my principle balance only in order to reasonably get out of my own debt quicker. However, the company informed me that Unfortunately as outlined in your promissory notes we must first apply payments to accrued interest, then to any fees ( if applicable ), and finally, to the principal, your daily interest accrual is {$4.00}. I do not doubt that this statement is correct. However, I believe this practice and policy directly violates my rights. Here is a relevant quote from the Consumer Finance website : All student loan borrowers have the right to make extra payments ( known as prepayments ) at any time, without any fees or penalties. If you can afford it, paying a little extra each month or making a lump sum payment towards your principal is a great way to lower the total cost of your loan. Not only do you pay down your debt faster, but you save money on interest charges over time. This company is denying me the right to do just so.
Company Response:
State: NY
Zip: 10033
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-02-11
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-02-11
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Subissue: Received bad information about your loan
Consumer Complaint: I have loans with XXXX in the amount of about $ XXXX.Everyone knows that when you leave school, or graduate you will get a XXXX month grace period before payments are due. I received XXXX grace period back in XXXX. I then recently left school again in XXXX of XXXX. I believed that I had another grace period, as the Master Promissory Note does NOT state that there is only XXXX XXXX grace period per loan. Once I realized that Nelnet has been reporting to all credit bureaus that I have been missing payment, and tanking my credit score, I reached out to them via email on XX/XX/XXXX. I was then told you only get one grace period. I asked that they send me a copy if the MPN I signed stating that. The document they sent me does not state only XXXX. It just says " a grace period ''. I responded and let them know this, and they asked that I call. I called on XX/XX/XXXX and the rep tried to reiterate the XXXX grace period policy, and I told her that the XXXX does NOT say that. She put me on hold several time while her and her supervisor tried to find where it states it. They could not. I was then told I had to send an email to XXXX to escalate my issue. I did so on XX/XX/XXXX. I received a call the next day I believe and was told that because my student loans are consolidated, I don't qualify for a grace period at all. I asked where that is written and I signed it, and he told me that the MPN for the consolidated loans does not mention grace periods at all, and I should have known that I did not get one. I said that lack of information is both unfair and misleading when all other loans do get a grace period. So why wouldn't I think it would also apply in my case. He basically said I should have known. I do not think this is fair and I just want them to report correctly to the credit agencies that I am not late on payments.
Company Response:
State: WA
Zip: 99336
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-02-11
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-02-10
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan
Subissue: Can't temporarily delay making payments
Consumer Complaint: Nelnet wants payments from stupid loans although my entire career and life path changed due ti Covid. Im trying to get my business at a better stage to pay it off but it seems like thats not always the case. Jw
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 75035
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-02-10
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-02-10
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Subissue: Received bad information about your loan
Consumer Complaint: XX/XX/2020 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, HI XXXX Info : We found that an adjustment to your credit reporting is not required based on our research of your account. Account Number : XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX Dear XXXX, Thank you for your recent credit reporting inquiry. After careful review of your account we have determined that the student loan ( XXXX ) referenced in your request requires no adjustment because : The Nelnet trade line will remain on your credit report for XXXX years from the date the loan was paid in full. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( XXXX ), data providers are not required to investigate certain disputes received directly from consumers. For your future reference, examples of those instances include : A request that is submitted or prepared by a credit-repair organization on behalf of the consumer, including submission of a credit dispute on a form supplied to the consumer by a credit repair organization The consumer has not provided sufficient information to investigate A credit dispute that is substantially the same as a dispute previously submitted by the consumer and investigated by us Questions ? We're here for you. Visit Nelnet.com or call us at XXXX from XXXX a.m. to XXXX p.m. ( XXXX ) Monday Friday. Sincerely, Your Nelnet Customer Service Team fb.comThelnet @ Nelnet XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX It has recently come to my attention through researching and study that NELNET is still in Violation of the XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. In addition XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) Assignment A borrower whose loan has been XXXX pursuant to this subsection shall be deemed to have assigned to the United States the right to a loan refund up to the amount XXXX against the institution and its affiliates and principals. ( XXXX ) Reporting The Secretary shall report to consumer reporting agencies with respect to loans which have been XXXX pursuant to this subsection.
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 92058
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-02-10
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-02-10
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan
Subissue: Problem lowering your monthly payments
Consumer Complaint: In 2011 I graduated from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with what I thought was a beautiful path ahead of me. Very long story short, despite overwhelming guarantees, my degree and experience at XXXX could not deliver on promises made. We were misled and manipulated by XXXX XXXX a known bad actor, and we have been waiting years for XXXX to receive some sort of relief after getting ripped off - Where is forgiveness for us? There has been no communication from the DOE about the denials. Why is XXXX taking so long? Why were we blanket denied with no clear reasoning after we fought tooth and nail via the legal system just to get out of the soul-crushing limbo the DoE left us in for years? Up until recently my combined government and private student loans required monthly payments of {$1400.00} per month, it used to be {$1800.00}. Due to my household losing half its income during the pandemic I was able to fight to bring this number temporarily down to about $ XXXX. This is unsustainable, my private loans are crushing me to death. Between personal debt accrued just trying to make ends meet over the years and these student loans, I am constantly in a state of financial anxiety, just living paycheck to paycheck. I can not see a future where I own a home or feel secure in starting a family, and that is a horribly crushing feeling. Neither me nor my mother will be able to retire at this rate. More Information : XXXX XXXX XXXX/
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 91505
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-02-10
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-02-10
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan
Subissue: Problem lowering your monthly payments
Consumer Complaint: In 2011 I graduated from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with what I thought was a beautiful path ahead of me. Very long story short, despite overwhelming guarantees, my degree and experience at XXXX could not deliver on promises made. We were misled and manipulated by XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX , a known bad actor, and we have been waiting years for BDTR to receive some sort of relief after getting ripped off - Where is forgiveness for us? There has been no communication from the DOE about the denials. Why is XXXX taking so long? Why were we blanket denied with no clear reasoning after we fought tooth and nail via the legal system just to get out of the soul-crushing limbo the DoE left us in for years? Up until recently my combined government and private student loans required monthly payments of {$1400.00} per month, it used to be {$1800.00}. Due to my household losing half its income during the pandemic I was able to fight to bring this number temporarily down to about $ XXXX0/month. This is unsustainable, my private loans are crushing me to death. Between personal debt accrued just trying to make ends meet over the years and these student loans, I am constantly in a state of financial anxiety, just living paycheck to paycheck. I can not see a future where I own a home or feel secure in starting a family, and that is a horribly crushing feeling. Neither me nor my mother will be able to retire at this rate.
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 91505
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-02-10
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-02-10
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan
Subissue: Problem lowering your monthly payments
Consumer Complaint: In XXXX I graduated from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with what I thought was a beautiful path ahead of me. Very long story short, despite overwhelming guarantees, my degree and experience at XXXX could not deliver on promises made. We were misled and manipulated by XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX a known bad actor, and we have been waiting years for XXXX to receive some sort of relief after getting ripped off - Where is forgiveness for us? There has been no communication from the XXXX about the denials. Why is XXXX taking so long? Why were we blanket denied with no clear reasoning after we fought tooth and nail via the legal system just to get out of the soul-crushing limbo the XXXX left us in for years? Up until recently my combined government and private student loans required monthly payments of {$1400.00} per month, it used to be {$1800.00}. Due to my household losing half its income during the pandemic I was able to fight to bring this number temporarily down to about $ XXXX. This is unsustainable, my private loans are crushing me to death. Between personal debt accrued just trying to make ends meet over the years and these student loans, I am constantly in a state of financial anxiety, just living paycheck to paycheck. I can not see a future where I own a home or feel secure in starting a family, and that is a horribly crushing feeling. Neither me nor my mother will be able to retire at this rate.
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 91505
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-02-10
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A