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Treasury to Hire Debt Collectors, Cut Pay to Collect Student Loan Defaults

The U.S. Treasury Department announced plans to hire debt collectors to pursue borrowers who have defaulted on student loans. This marks the first time in six years that the government is engaging debt collectors for this purpose. The Treasury proposes to lower the payment rates to these debt collectors compared to historical levels. The goal is to assist borrowers in resolving their student loan defaults more cost-effectively. This move could affect the way student loan defaults are collected, potentially lowering government costs and impacting borrower repayment experiences. The change in payment could influence collector incentives and effectiveness. For investors, this development signals a shift in government policy on student loan default management, which may affect related government costs and repayment rates on defaulted debt portfolios.