The problem with
settling private student loan debt is that it may leave negative marks on their credit.
If you don't qualify for debt validation, we may be able to
settle your private student loan debts for less than the full amount owed.
Can
you settle private student loan debt?
Not exact matches
A collection agency, whether through the US government or
private lender, won't usually
settle a defaulted
student loan debt if it's less than the amount that the lender is likely to receive over the life of the original
loan — so negotiation is essential during settlement talks.
The way you'd
settle private student loans would likely be similar to the way you
settle other types of
debt.
With
private student loans you may either
settle them for a fraction of what's owed, or you may fight the
debt collection company by challenging their legal authority to collect on your alleged
debts.
Private student loan debt settlement options are available, however it is more efficient to first challenge the legal authority of a collection agency's right to collect on a
debt prior to just
settling, similar to if you were to get a speeding ticket, often consumers hire an attorney to fight the ticket and get it dismissed.
However,
private student loan debts can be
settled for less than the total balance owed.
We have clients that have federal
student loans — which we consolidate; and they may have
private student loans — which we
settle for them; and some credit card
debt that — qualifies on
debt validation with credit repair included.
Private student loans can be paid in full,
settled for less than the full amount owed and also disputed through
debt validation where in some cases you may not have to pay it.
The closest alternative to
private student loan forgiveness would be
settling a
debt through a
debt settlement service.
With
private student loan debt you may
settle these accounts, or utilize
debt validation to prove the
debts to be legally uncollectible.
Why
settle a
debt, where the collection marks will stay on your credit report, before first using
debt validation for
private student loan third - party
debt collection accounts.
For example; many clients will need for us to consolidate their federal
student loans,
settle or use
debt validation on their
private student loans and refer them to a credit restoration company for credit repair.
Consumers in Michigan may either have their
private student loan debt settled on a
debt settlement program where they could pay back a fraction of what's owed, which may result in negative credit.
Stay Tuned for Part 2 of our «How to Win a
Private Student Loan Debt Lawsuit» blog series where we will discuss «4 Tips for
Settling Your
Debt Lawsuit with a
Debt Settlement Before It Goes To Trial»