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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 12 MIN

Your Student Loan Payment Is Back. Don’t Let It Wreck Your Credit.

from Yes! You Can Buy a Home with Keith Goeringer · host Keith Goeringer

If you have not made a student loan payment in years, check your account now.We are seeing borrowers with strong credit suddenly show new student loan late payments because they did not realize their payments had restarted.Some missed an email. Some thought their loans were still deferred. Some had the money to pay, but never knew a payment was due.In this episode, I break down what is happening, why the 90-day mark matters, how the 2026 student loan repayment changes affect borrowers, and why this becomes an even bigger problem if you plan to buy a home.If you have federal student loans, take a few minutes today and check StudentAid.gov.Read the full article and get the details here:https://keithgo.com/blog/student-loan-payments-mortgage-credit-reportShow NotesStudent loan late payments are starting to show up on mortgage credit reports.And in some cases, the borrower had no idea a payment was due.In this episode, Keith explains what borrowers need to know before an overlooked student loan creates a credit or mortgage problem.You’ll learn:Why borrowers who have not paid student loans in years are suddenly seeing payments againHow missed emails and outdated contact information create problemsWhy 90 days late matters for your credit reportWhat generally happens at 270 days delinquentWhy student loan delinquencies have increasedWhat changed when the SAVE plan ended in March 2026What RAP and the Tiered Standard Plan mean for borrowersWhat to check inside StudentAid.gov todayWhy your student loan payment affects mortgage qualificationWhy you should be careful before refinancing federal loans into private loansWhat to do if you plan to buy a home in the next 12 to 24 monthsIf you have not checked your student loans recently, do it before a late payment forces you to deal with the problem.Read the full article:https://keithgo.com/blog/student-loan-payments-mortgage-credit-reportNeed help understanding how your student loans affect your mortgage options?Visit:https://keithgo.comSchedule your free consultation- http://schedulewithkeithgo.com  Send me a message - [email protected]

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If you have not made a student loan payment in years, check your account now. We are seeing borrowers with strong credit suddenly show new student loan late payments because they did not realize their payments had restarted. Some missed an email. Some thought their loans were still deferred. Some had the money to pay, but never knew a payment was due. In this episode, I break down what is happening, why the 90-day mark matters, how the 2026 student loan repayment changes affect borrowers, and...

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