What occurs for borrowers when student loan debt is sold by the government?
The Trump administration is exploring the potential sale of the government’s substantial student loan portfolio to private companies, which raises concerns about the implications for borrowers. This consideration is not new, having been in discussion for months, but it seems to be gaining traction now. Reports suggest that the plan could shift some management of […]
Trump Administration Allegedly Proposes Selling Portions of $1.6 Trillion Federal Student Loan Portfolio
Trump Administration Weighs Sale of Student Loan Portfolio The Trump administration is exploring the option to sell a portion of the federal government’s $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio to private investors. This information comes from Politico, which has cited anonymous sources discussing the topic among senior officials in both the Department of Education and the […]
DogeHash, a Dogecoin mining company, obtains a loan to grow its operation before a takeover.
Simply put Dogecoin miner Dogehash Technologies has received a $2.5 million loan aimed at improving its mining operations. The loan is from Thumzup Media, which is looking to acquire Dogehash Technologies. Thumzup’s shares rose by 2.4% on the same day that Dogecoin dipped by 1%. Thumzup Media, a crypto treasury firm, is providing a $2.5 […]
Coinbase Offers CleanSpark $100 Million Bitcoin-Backed Loan
Simply put The $100 million facility is backed by Bitcoin Holdings, CleanSpark. Executives indicated this approach would support growth without diluting equity. Increasing difficulty and low fees are squeezing mining margins. Bitcoin miner CleanSpark announced on Monday that it secured a new $100 million credit line from Coinbase Prime, while also expanding the existing funding […]
Justice Department files lawsuit against Rhode Island schools regarding race-focused loan forgiveness program
Department of Justice Sues Rhode Island Schools Over Loan Forgiveness Program The Rhode Island Department of Education and the Providence Public School District are facing legal action from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding a student loan forgiveness program that is exclusively available to non-white teachers. Hal Hermeet K. Dillon, Assistant Director of the […]
Large loan sale allows digital bank to restructure its balance sheet
What I Know: First Internet Bancorp’s upcoming sale of an $869 million single-tenant commercial real estate loan marks the largest personal loan transaction in its 25-year history. Important insights: Despite this sale, First Internet continues to favor the single-tenant market and intends to keep lending in that area. Move forward: This loan sale will decrease […]
BB’s loan restructuring: Hope for borrowers, challenge for banks
Bankers Worry Central Bank’s Actions Could Compromise Financial Stability September 9, 2025, 07:20 AM Last revision: September 9, 2025, 08:54 AM Key Points: Politically connected factories were offered a 12-year loan rescheduling without interest. The rescheduling conditions contradicted the Bangladesh Bank’s regulations. Banks can issue new loans after reevaluating collateral. Approximately 400 companies have qualified […]
Number of student loan payment pauses has increased twofold since last year, expert says
Over 25% of approximately 400,000 federal student loan borrowers across the country saw their repayment progress suspended during the third quarter of 2025 due to various leniencies and postponements. Mark Kantrowitz, an analyst specializing in higher education, reported to NBC News that in this quarter, around 10.3 million borrowers were more receptive to deferments, a […]
How Trump’s significant proposal might resolve the student loan crisis
When Congress approved the “big, beautiful bill” from President Trump back in July, one major change was somewhat overlooked. This new legislation proposes a series of changes aimed at improving the federal student loan system, which has had its fair share of problems. Essentially, it aims to make federal student loans less burdensome and more […]
Kenyan bank employees will no longer benefit from lower loan rates due to the new CBK pricing model.
Central Bank of Kenya Stands Firm on Borrowing Terms The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has decisively turned down proposals to modify preferred borrowing terms that currently benefit bank employees. This decision means that many insiders, who have enjoyed lower interest rates on loans compared to average customers, will now face increased borrowing costs. According […]