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Joinfortmill

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6. I am so sorry for your situation.

Reply to theophilus (Original post)

Thu Mar 21, 2024, 05:38 PM

Mar 2024

I would get a very good attorney asap. At the very least you may be able to get the loan payments reduced. This lender may be on a watch list for providing bad loans.
Let us know how it goes.

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I am in the grips of a student loan nightmare. I know many are receiving good news on this [View all] theophilus Mar 2024 OP

There are attorneys who specialize in debt issues. madaboutharry Mar 2024 #1

Have you looked into getting a "co-signer release". I think some private walkingman Mar 2024 #2

If one of your senators or rep is democratic, you could try reaching out to them. CrispyQ Mar 2024 #3

Can you please provide more information - having more details would allow for best advice Pachamama Mar 2024 #4

More info theophilus Mar 2024 #13

Thanks for explaining more details - it helps to understand the situation better Pachamama Mar 2024 #15

Thank you so much. You have given me much to consider. n/t theophilus Mar 2024 #16

❤️ littlemissmartypants Mar 2024 #5

I am so sorry for your situation. Joinfortmill Mar 2024 #6

Discover was sued and settled and is considered a predatory lender Pachamama Mar 2024 #9

$800/month on $75k seems high.... Think. Again. Mar 2024 #7

Based on the limited data he provided - it appears this was not a Federal student loan Pachamama Mar 2024 #8

I didn't realize all that, sounds messy. I wish them all the best... Think. Again. Mar 2024 #10

Just found this on Consumer Affairs regarding Discover Pachamama Mar 2024 #11

As I said, "the Biden administration has also done good work providing relief for victims of predatory lending"... Think. Again. Mar 2024 #14

Kick.......... Upthevibe Mar 2024 #12