Date Received: 2018-12-16T00:00:00.000
Product: Private student loan
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan
Consumer Consent Provided to Share Complaint: Consent provided
Consumer Complaint: I borrowed {$10000.00} in XXXX from what was known as Sallie Mae, which is now Navient. My payback amount is {$23000.00}. I cant get and understanding how a {$10000.00} loan can turn into {$23000.00}. I completed school in XXXX. Ive been paying on the loan for a currently 4-5 years now. However, every month my credit reports tells me that my fee has increased by {$230.00} at the least. This is an on going issue that I really cant get any answers about.
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State/Zip: MS
Company Response to Complaint: Closed with explanation
Was Company Response Timely: Yes
Did Consumer Dispute Company Response: N/A
Complaint ID: 3102024
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