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00:00As part of the One Beautiful Act, a series of changes to federal loan repayment plans were
00:15enacted in July and will apply to borrowers who apply for loans starting July 1, 2026.
00:21The changes will particularly impact borrowers who apply for new federal student loans on or
00:26after that date who will be assigned by default to one of the new plans available, the redesigned
00:30standard plan or the repayment assistance program. Current borrowers will be able to keep their plans
00:38in place until 2028, giving them a three-year window to evaluate their options and decide
00:43whether to migrate to the new plan. The RAP is designed as an alternative to income-driven
00:48repayment plans, IDRs, but with more rigid features. The monthly payment will be calculated as a
00:54percentage of adjusted gross income, AGI, rather than discretionary income as was the case with the
01:00IDR. Monthly payments will range from 1% to 10% of AGI depending on the amount of debt and the
01:07borrower's situation. RAP is not indexed to inflation or local cost of living. This could affect your
01:14ability to repay over time. If your income increases for any reason, your monthly payment will also
01:20increase regardless of personal or household expenses. One positive aspect of RAP is that
01:25it eliminates the capitalization of interest without payments. The program guarantees that
01:31at least $50 of principal is paid off each month, and if the payment falls short, the federal government
01:36picks up the difference. RAP requires a minimum monthly payment of $10, even if the borrower's income
01:43is extremely low. Debt under $25,000 will be repaid in 10 years, and debt over $100,000 will have a 25-year
01:52term. This plan does not include any federal aid or subsidies, making it less attractive to people
01:58with low or variable incomes. Through 2028, those who already have federal student loans can continue
02:05with their current plans or explore other options. However, those planning to consolidate debt or take out
02:12new loans after 2026 will need to carefully consider how the new system will affect their long-term
02:17finances. To learn more, visit www.2001online.com.

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