repayment

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Recent Examples of repayment As a result, some borrowers, particularly those who were enrolled in the now‑winding‑down SAVE income‑driven repayment plan, may now owe substantially more to receive the same credit toward forgiveness. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Paris Club creditors agreed to forgive 60 percent of Nigeria’s debt, on condition of an IMF program and a controversial repayment of the remaining 40 percent. Sven Van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026 At the same time, disability income comes with legal protections and limitations that can impact how creditors can pursue repayment on your debt. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 We were shown one repayment schedule and then sold another. Bill Conway, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 Expect delays when submitting an application for a new repayment plan. Kamaron McNair,annie Nova, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repayment
Noun
  • At the same time, reimbursement rates from programs such as Medicare and Medicaid often do not fully cover the cost of care.
    Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Add-ons include roadside assistance, rental car reimbursement and mechanical breakdown insurance.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Just be sure to shop around for the best rate, and find a lender with no origination fees or prepayment penalties, such as LightStream personal loans.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
  • In addition, the state’s new two-week prepayment review for medical assistance claims has resulted in some cost savings, Campbell said.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026

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“Repayment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repayment. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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