Originally Posted by 98CoupeV6
So how does forbearance on student loans as opposed to paying the monthly rate affect credit score?
forbearance shows as "current" for the account so really, it shows the same on your report. but for the account itself, you're accumulating interest.
Originally Posted by aux
how long do late payments on stuff stay on your credit history
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too long :reechy: payment history stays on a LONG time but we all have our ruts, so if you show late,late,late,late or a long delinquency (more than 60 days) but then current,current,current etc most places will give you the benefit of the doubt.