Borrowers Are Seeing “Default” Warnings That Aren’t True — Here’s What’s Going On

Borrowers Are Seeing “Default” Warnings That Aren’t True — Here’s What’s Going On

Borrowers Are Seeing “Default” Warnings That Aren’t True — Here’s What’s Going OnRachael
Published on: 10/01/2026

This week, thousands of federal student loan borrowers logged into their accounts and were met with a terrifying message: a bright red warning claiming their loans were in default.

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4 Major Student Loan Changes Coming in 2026 - And What Borrowers Need to Do Now

4 Major Student Loan Changes Coming in 2026 - And What Borrowers Need to Do Now

4 Major Student Loan Changes Coming in 2026 - And What Borrowers Need to Do NowRachael
Published on: 31/12/2025

As 2025 winds down, federal student loan borrowers are once again facing a wave of major policy shifts. In just the past few weeks, the Department of Education has rolled out updates that will reshape repayment, forgiveness, and even default consequences going into 2026.

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Student Loan Delinquencies

Student Loan Delinquencies

Student Loan DelinquenciesRachael
Published on: 11/12/2025

Financial pressure is building across the country, and new data shows that student loan borrowers are being hit the hardest.

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