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student loans With a Cosigner

Generally there are two circumstances when student loans with a consigner is needed, even if the borrower has some credit.

One of those times is when the borrower does not have an established credit history which leads to a low credit score. Having a cosigner when applying for private student loans such as a Sallie Mae Signature Loan or a Tuition Answer Loan may increase your odds of being approved.

The second circumstance of getting student loans with a cosigner is for a lower interest rate. The difference in monthly payments on a $10,000 loan can be $50 or more when comparing a 8% interest rate and a 12% interest rate. Also the difference in the accrued interest rate could be as much as $4900 over the life of the loan. Certainly something to give thought to!

Student Loans With a Cosigner Pitfalls To Look Out For

Having a cosigner can be a win-win situation, but it can also have its drawbacks. Here are some things to consider before cosigning for a private student loan.

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I recently defaulted on my student loan and contacted the student loan company before they started garnishing my wages. I agreed to a reasonable monthly payment and made the payments on time when I noticed that my wages were being garnished as well.

I contacted the student loan company several times and they kept saying that they would remove the garnishment and that my employer had recieved the paperwork.

I contacted my employer’s payroll and they stated that they never got the paperwork and I should ask for a copy myself to fax it in myself just in case.

The student loan company wouldnt give me a copy of the garnishment letter they had sent my employer and claimed to have faxed the paperwork in.

It has been 4 straight pay periods and nothing has been done,  meanwhile I’m still making monthly payments directly from my bank account.

Is there anyway to stop this?

PS: I dont need smart remarks about “you should have paid in the first place”, i know that much but i couldn’t afford to at certain points.

I am at the final stage of paying off my credit card balances.  Just one more month to go!  I’ve also already paid off my car loan 7 months before the maturation date.

Anyway, I still have close to $6,000 in student loan debts,  federal and private. But that’s it. I have never had any major credit problems. Will all this student loan debt have a negative impact on my credit score and rating? I always make the payments on time every month.