They want me to pay my student loan instead of paying our rent and other household bills. NelNet refused to allow me to make payments. Nelnet took over 25 years of student loans. Please include me in this lawsuit. Time and again I had received messages, emails, calls and paperwork touting the US Department of Education backed loans, not private. One had a balance of $7,424 and the other had a balance of $3,430. She allegedly financed her tuition through Nelnet, eventually earning her Juris Doctor degree from the, in the U.S., according to the Student Borrower Protection Center. I had to procure a personal loan from a family member to payoff Nelnet and pay my family a more affordable monthly payment, even with the repayment plan, it was very hard to pay back. when i called nelnet and asked how I could be included in the no interest deferment plah they told me that was not possible. I never chose to have my loan sold in the private market. This notice, the lawsuit attests, failed to provide the plaintiff essential information on certain rights pertaining to electronic funds transfers as required by the EFTA. Of those, 116or about 5%were about Wells Fargo. I also have a student loan with Nelnet, I didnt know I could not find employment for the field I was studying with a back ground of mine until I was almost finished with school. How do I join this class action law suit? I dont even know how I became associated with Nelnet, at some point I was led to believe that they are associated w Fed Student loans and they simply took over whoever previously had the loans, I have repeatedly requested to know where the loan originated and requested some other info as to how the status of my loan has changed and no one has been able to guide me or provide me with this information, Im thinking about hiring an attorney to investigate it. Then they got consolidated or bought out from Nelnet. I thought all Stafford loans are federal loans so how can I have Stafford loans that NelNet says are private? If a consumer disputes a tradeline to the I worked in public service for over 10 years. I received phone calls in FL & TX about this company. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached #Consent To# form. Is this really still an active class action lawsuit? I was denied because they said Nelnet was a commercial loan. This lowered my credit score 120 points. I even bought my first modest home to escape soaring rent rates. Student Aid. Please add me to your list. They sure made it sound they were with the US Dept of Education & I didnt know it was a private loan until the pandemic! Anyway, if its possible for New Yorkers to get together and join this class act please sign me up. I cant get on there website to make a payment. Ive only ever taken out federal loans. My loans are paid by automatic payment to take advantage of the 0.25% interest rate reduction for autopay. That is my burden to pay for. He would like to be a part of this class action lawsuit. The best example is when I put my loans into deferment the very first time many years ago. I consolidated my student loans in 2006 through what I believed was the federal student loan consolidation process. Id be interested in joining the case against them. with a few forbearances and before Nelnet I had Sallie Mae and I initially had a Federal Parent Plus loan. Finally last year in 2019 I contacted Fed Student Loan, and was told about the PSLF had to be through them and I had lost those years (7) toward the PSLF, I was lied to by Nelnet. I still have emails where they claim to be backed by the Federal government. They all lead you on please contact me at monicaconway69@gmail.com, They also left me a voicemail with which the one u said how it started out..i got that voicemail, Yes and I thought they were federal loans. Been paying since 1991 and almost everything goes to Interest. Thank you One day they had purchased my loan from the Department of Education without my consent. This applies to certain schools or educational service agencies that serve primarily low-income families. And yes they are prefixed with the letter D. I am in Alabama. They are trying to collect now and they are telling me its not a gov loan. 120 payments later when I apply for PSLF, I am told they are unforgivable since they are now private loans. I got a good paying job in 2018. Please add me to this lawsuit! The briefing schedule on defendant Loan Science, LLC's motion to dismiss #6 will stand. Nelnet gave me a one year forbearance. I think its wrong. Box 701650 San Antonio, TX 78270-1650 Wait, my loan wasnt backed by the federal government? Please include me in this lawsuit. They told me that they will make changes to credit report in the case of a natural disaster, however, the federal government declared covid-19 (A global Pandemic) just a disaster, not a natural disaster so my credit is ruined for no reason other than Nelnet are horrible people. They say that my loans are no longer considered federal loans. of Education did not recognize my application. Please add me to the lawsuit. Why is it so hard to get accurate information? They were Federal Direct loans. (nsf, ) (Entered: 10/11/2022), CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. Add me to the suit!! of Ed./Nelnet thinking its Federal Gov.. interest has accrued since this Covid Pandemic and has affected many globally. That college was shut down because of bad practices in 2001. I found out my loans were not federal when I inquired about the COVID-19 relief. Defendant Nelnet Education Loan Funding, Inc. (Nelnet) was directed (at the hearing) to refile the attorney appearances, Motion to Dismiss, and Memorandum in Support under case 22-cv-5545 by 11/18/2022 (and on review of the docket after today's hearing, Nelnet has done so). (nsf, ) (Entered: 10/11/2022), (#3) NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Loan Science, LLC (Bruggenthies, George) (Entered: 10/10/2022), (#1) ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Loan Science, LLC by George Michael Bruggenthies (Bruggenthies, George) (Entered: 10/10/2022), Docket(#32) REPLY by Defendants Firstmark Services, LLC, Nelnet Education Loan Funding, LLC to Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim #26 (Bell, Roisin) (Entered: 12/02/2022), Docket(#31) RESPONSE by Tashay L. Myricki to Nelnet's Motion to Dismiss (jg, ) (Entered: 11/28/2022), Docket(#30) ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Firstmark Services, LLC, Nelnet Education Loan Funding, LLC by Alan W. Nicgorski (Nicgorski, Alan) (Entered: 11/17/2022), Docket(#29) MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Telephone status hearing held on 11/17/2022. Its on an income drive base plan with ridiculous interest. I gave up awhile ago. I remember them consolidating my loans and then the amount doubled. How do I find out what is going on with this? 05 then another of. Totally thought they were federally backed. This was back in 2003. I had no idea when I refinanced with Nelnet that I would not be eligible for teacher forgiveness nor public service forgiveness. Three weeks ago, when I saw that the payment was due, I spoke with one of their customer service reps, who claimed that they could put my loan in forbearance for another three months. I have several student loans through Nelnet. I was told by them I didnt qualify for CARES relief in interest because my account starts with a D. I never knew my loans were privately held as they always show what group they are and department of education for each. I just went to go check when I saw this article. I have loans with Nelnet that Ive had for years. Im 73 and my loan was around 40000 I have paid that plus 60000i interest and still owe 40000. I have loans with nelnet. Nelnet reached out as my disability status came to them from SSD. No one indicated to me that my loan was a private loan at that time. WTH is going on? It is a financial anchor around your neck. 05/10/2021. I have never missed a payment for 18 years very little has come off my principle. Now they tell me my loans do not qualify. Case assignment: Random assignment. How do you get through to Nelnet that he is TPD as we have contacted them multiple times with no resolution. I did not consent to my loans being transmuted to non-Federal. They never disclosed that to me. There are many reasons for this. Untrue. I had to stop attending and Im still unable to repay even before this crisis. I was well aware that interest would be capitalized on my unsubsidized loans during my deferments. jmstevenson@gmail.com. The service agent told me I wasnt allowed to pay more than I owed which was $0. By submitting your comment and contact information, you agree to receive marketing emails from Top Class Actions regarding this and/or similar lawsuits or settlements, and/or to be contacted by an attorney or law firm to discuss the details of your potential case at no charge to you if you qualify. Please respond with options so that I can take action against them. My loans started in 2009 and have tripled. If not, I see an attorney here and start my own. This practice of selling off loans to different servicers happened with other loans and over many years it is a true nightmare to keep track of but I do think I have some original documents. I had it with this Student Loan servicer and if anything I want to sue them by being a part of this class action suit. I rehabilitated my loan that I let slip. Required fields are marked *. After screwing me over during the pandemic, my payment has gone from 150 to over 1000. Firstmark Services is a company based in Nebraska that specializes in servicing private student loans. that was calling me. I keep hearing that dont have the paperwork. I tried talking to them and told them to never mind and put it back where it was, but they said they could not do that. I live in WV and was always under the impression I had department of Education student loans until COVID-19. The briefing schedule on defendant Loan Science, LLC's motion to dismiss #6 will stand. Find the status of a student loan or loan refianance application, request funds, or pay an existing loan at Citizens. You must contact the And gave me an interest rate that will take me until Im 60 years old to pay off. I have tried for 3 years to find an answer or reasoning in how to get help, or settle a lower amount! You can also call its customer service line at 888-538-7378 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. CDT, Monday through Friday. Or Call Today: (888) 301-0584. Isner-Monticello has lost work time while calling and inquiring as to her CARES Act deferment when it was not available., There are some $130 billion worth of private student loans in the U.S., according to the Student Borrower Protection Center. I received an email from the dept of education saying recertification for income based repayment was NOT DUE until January 2022 and Nelnet has completely disregarded this and is trying to increase my payment by $900 a month. It never fails to mislead a potential learner to where they are burden with financial hardship. Nelnet has been my loan servicer since 2002. What incentive does any student loan servicer have to provide good service if they are allowed to own the very debts they service. https://topclassactions.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php. I am a school teacher who has taught 30+ years looking at retirement with student loan debt. I have nelnet and I called because of a payment due letter during the pandemic, then and only then did I find out my student loans were no longer considered federal. Customers can call the loan servicer at 888-538-7378, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT or email at Customer.Service@FirstmarkServices.com. Myself included. I will never be able to get from under this. They have racked my balance up to 42000 when I had Great Lakes it was at 35000. My first comment her was in like 2020 or 2021, and Ive received no update about this lawsuit. Alleged violations of both Californias Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (RFDCPA) and the federal Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA) are at the center of a proposed class action case filed against Firstmark Services. They did that to me for over 7 years until I realize they were not the department of Education. When I got my loans transferred to Nelnet by Great Lakes, Nelnet switched mine to private when they were federal I filled out a FASFA and was awarded a Pell grant. Yes, this has been happening to me and my husband. (ak, ) (Entered: 10/11/2022), CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Martha M. Pacold. But are not. If someone out there can help look into this I would greatly appreciate it. Nelnet insisted that I continue signing forbearance and deferment papers on my student loans and thats why my student loans went into default and years later Im so far in debt that I dont think Ill ever get it straightened out! Thought was a federal loan. They also claimed on my Credit Report they are a Federal Student Servicer for the United States. 41. Here is what they did to me. Please inform me on how to join this class action. I never realized it was a private loan until I kept gaining interest on the loans, even after the government stopped the interest and payments due to Covid. Please add me to the class action lawsuit. lansum eldorado possession date. Firstmark Services Student Loan Review 2022 in United State (U.S) Filed in Loan, Student Loan by TMLTStaff on March 30, 2022. I have a nelnet loan and for the past 15 plus years have paid the same amount every month on the same day all the time reviewing my payment history I have discovered that some months they keep more interest and apply less towards the principal. Log in to view your account information. Im not saying they shouldnt own debts, but they shouldnt be able to service their own product. Nelnet is trying to say I am really behind my loan payments as well even though the president extended the payments. As of today they are in the D category, and not eligible for the CARES forbearance, however they are all Stafford loans when they were originated. Nelnet will not even respond to my emails. By continuing to use this website, you agree to UniCourts General Disclaimer, Terms of Service, I am just finding out through this post that Nelnet is not a Government backed loan. I used my library frequently. I realize the difference now that I dont have the same Covid protection as the government backed loans. ), it was consolidated and serviced by Great Lakes then I received a letter saying my loan turned over to Nelnet a few years ago. When did this change with Nelnet? Firstmark Services, a division of Nelnet, provides for the origination of Brazos Loans through this website. I have loans with Nelnet and would like to be added to this lawsuit. Been in disability since the 90s, also states in nelnet paperwork that they make a decision if a person is disabled or not. Im so confused by them. When you submit to the feedback system, you can expect a response via email or letter within 15 days . What can we do. SSA says that their administration(SSA) has been told NOT to give out BPQY anymore due to this company nelnet trying to use the SSA disability scale to forgive loans. A company called American Student Assistance led me to believe that my payment each month was going toward the interest on my student loans. I have had this loan for 20 some years and my balance doesnt seem to ever go down. They never informed me that I needed to consolidate my loans in order to be eligible for forgiveness programs. 1:19-CV-06925 | 2019-10-21. I didnt even know I had Nelnet until it was too late. I also have a nelnet student loan. This article and supposed lawsuit has been sitting here now for over TWO years. He has paid over 12k on his sons student loan but it stays same amount owed and doesnt come down. I was under impression that they were affiliated with Federal in this financial matter whole time. I too , have Nelnet . I would like to be considered for loan forgiveness. Im now supporting US Armed Forces daily. I have two loans through Nelnet. It was also split into 2 separate loans and is accruing large amounts of interest. Loan 1 is $12,347.07($91.29 accrued interest) and Loan 2 is $5,776.64 ($785.73 accrued interest) balance. We thought my sons consolidated loans were federal loans. Never. 2022. This company is straight from hell. My student loan is being transferred from Great Lakes to NelNet,Im very concerned. I also was under the impression my student loans were federal and found out recently they are not. I took out loans through Sallie May in 1994-1997. 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