Student Lending
CBA is the public policy voice for private-market capital to fund loans supporting America’s students. Private student loans serve important purposes, primarily to provide gap funding for undergraduates who need to pay for college. In addition, for some families and graduate students, private loans can be a sensible alternative to federal loans, especially PLUS loans. Almost 97% of private student loans are being successfully repaid. That is largely due to the high level of underwriting required to receive a private loan, as well as the use of cosigners. Nearly 70% of private student loans are made by six lenders, five of which are CBA Members. Collectively, private loans account for just 8% of loans being made today. The other 92% are Direct Loans made by the U.S. Department of Education.
August 16, 2017The CFPB released two report this week outlining challenges with student loan repayment and repayment programs. The first report, entitled “ CFPB Data Point: Student Loan Repayment ,” found nearly half of student loan borrowers leave school owing at least $20,000 – double the share of borrowers a decade ago. The Bureau also found more borrowers are taking out student loans later in life, and...
August 11, 2017Rumor Mill Churning: Will Cordray Run for Governor of Ohio? I cannot read my morning press clips, or anything from an Ohio news outlet for that matter, without seeing coverage of Richard Cordray’s speculated departure as head of the CFPB to run for Governor of Ohio. One thing is for certain – his days atop the agency are numbered. His term expires in 2018, and President Trump will have an...
June 30, 2017Membership Spotlight: CBA Board Member Michael Cleary Named Co-President at Santander Bank A hearty congratulations to CBA Board Member Michael Cleary on being named co-president of Santander Bank, whose experience and expertise are invaluable to our organization. We wish Michael the best in expanded leadership role at the bank. Dodd-Frank Reforms Pass House Subcommittee Passing by voice vote,...
June 22, 2017On Thursday, June 22, 2017, the CFPB held an event in Raleigh, N.C. outlining its work with student loan debt, specifically public student loan forgiveness programs. The CFPB released a report spotlighting complaints from borrowers about student loan servicers mishandling public student loan forgiveness programs. The report indicated servicers delayed or denied access to loan forgiveness through...
May 26, 2017Majority of Voters in Battleground States Want a Bipartisan Commission at the CFPB CBA has long championed the belief the CFPB should be structured as a bipartisan commission. This week, new poll results released by Morning Consult , a well-respected, non-partisan polling firm, showed 58% of registered voters in eight battleground states agree with our position. In fact, across party lines, a...
May 24, 2017
May 24, 2017May 24, 2017 The Honorable Brett Guthrie Chairman Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee on Education and the Workforce U.S. House of Representatives 2434 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Susan Davis Ranking Member Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee on Education and the Workforce U.S. House of...
May 16, 2017On Tuesday, May 16, 2017, the CFPB released a student loan data analysis stating 9 in 10 of highest-risk borrowers were not enrolled in federal affordable repayment plans. Additionally, the study also showed of the 9 in 10 not enrolled, nearly half re-defaulted, compared to less than 10 percent of those who were enrolled. "For far too many student loan borrowers, the dream of a fresh start turns...
April 26, 2017On Wednesday, April 26, 2017, the CFPB announced some student loan and mortgage servicers are violating the law by failing to provide struggling borrowers with legal protections. Agency examiners found some student loan servicers failed to refund charges imposed on borrowers who had been wrongly denied the right to defer payments while enrolled in school. The report also found some mortgage...Pages
Comments - Dept of Education RFI - Regarding Disclosures for Student Financial Accounts