https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/student-loan-repayment-plan-changes-impact-13-million-borrowersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/student-loan-repayment-plan-changes-impact-13-million-borrowershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/student-loan-repayment-plan-changes-impact-13-million-borrowers#u118921Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:35:28 +0000Changes to student loan repayment plans are affecting 13 million borrowers. Defaults are rising as borrowers formerly enrolled in the Biden-era SAVE program seek new lenders. The changes involve updates to repayment rules and potential impacts on credit scores and tax bills.Why it mattersThe changes to student loan repayment plans come as defaults continue to rise. Borrowers are facing new repayment rules and potential increases in their monthly payments. These changes are significant as they affect a large number of borrowers and may have long-term implications for their financial stability.W