Deadline extended for student loan borrowers looking to reduce interes
“Student loan borrowers now have until the end of 2026 to enroll in auto pay and have their interest rate reduced by 1%.” — Vera Bullock, on air
At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “Deadline extended for student loan borrowers looking to reduce interest rates”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:57 PM ET on The Recap, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
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- New York PostDeadline extended for student loan borrowers looking to reduce interest rates
What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNew York Post reports: Deadline extended for student loan borrowers looking to reduce interest rates.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorStudent loan borrowers now have until the end of 2026 to enroll in auto pay and have their interest rate reduced by 1%.
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