为bearance
为bearance is another tool that can help you get through a period of financial difficulty. During forbearance, a lender temporarilyreduces, extends or postponesregular loan payments. This alternative is usually reserved for individuals who arenot eligible for adeferment.
In some cases, a lender is required to grant mandatory forbearance. For example:
- When medical or dental interns enroll in an internship program or have exhausted all of their deferment eligibility
- If the borrower is serving in a national service position under the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993
- If the borrower is eligible for loan forgiveness
- If annual debt burden for FFELP loans equals or exceeds 20 percent of a borrower's disposable income
When considering forbearance, borrowers should keep in mind that forbearance eligibility varies for each loan.Review theLoans at a Glance FAQsheet to see details regarding forbearance eligibility for your loan.