Navient settlement checks are going out — see which student loan borrowers qualify

At least 100,000 federal student loan borrowers may receive Navient settlement checks in 2026. The $120 million CFPB ...
Opinion
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From relief to rebuilding: Rethinking forbearance in an era of climate disruption

With wildfire disasters and insurance volatility stretching rebuild timelines, California’s forbearance approach is becoming a test case for how lenders, servicers and policymakers can pair payment ...

Can You Refinance a Mortgage in Forbearance?

If you want to refinance your mortgage but you're enrolled in a forbearance program, generally, you must first end the forbearance and meet certain conditions. Refinancing involves paying off ...

Servicers Are Reducing Student Loan Balances For Some Borrowers—Here’s Why

Some student loan borrowers began receiving notices this month that their loan balances are being reduced. Here's why, and ...
Los Angeles Daily News

State lawmaker proposes mortgage forbearance extension for fire survivors

State Assemblymember John Harabedian, D-Pasadena, announced this week a pair of legislative mortgage protections for fire survivors. First, Harabedian announced legislation to extend AB 238: The ...
Los Angeles Times

L.A. wildfire victims would get mortgage relief under new bill

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Legislation would extend mortgage relief from one to three years for January 2025 wildfire survivors rebuilding ...
Business Insider

Vivakor Enters Forbearance Agreements with Convertible Noteholders, Extending Maturities to 2027

Dallas, TX, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivakor, Inc. (OTC: VIVK) (“Vivakor” or the “Company”), an integrated provider of energy transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation service, today ...
KTLA

Over 160 lenders offering additional mortgage relief to residents affected by the 2025 L.A. wildfires, Newsom says

More than 160 lending institutions have agreed to provide additional mortgage relief for survivors of the 2025 Los Angeles firestorms, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday. Under the agreement, ...
Morningstar

The Cannabist Company Enters Into Forbearance Agreement With Senior Secured Noteholders

The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. (Cboe CA: CBST) (OTCQB: CBSTF) (“The Cannabist Company” or “the Company”), one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products ...
Forbes

3 Pauses On Student Loans Are In Effect Now — Here’s What They Mean

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. From repayment, to collections, to loan forgiveness, student ...
Seeking Alpha

BofA, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, others extend mortgage relief for LA wildfire survivors

A year after wildfires destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in the Los Angeles area, California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Tuesday that a group of banks agreed to extend mortgage relief ...