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mike harris
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Posted: 23/March/2010 at 1:32pm |
so (blackcat) I can file for bankruptcy based on my situation. I asked a bankruptcy lawyer here in Van. via. bankruptcybc.ca and he told me to talk to someone in Ontario, apparently its a complex issue.
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blackcat
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Posted: 24/March/2010 at 11:42am |
Mike, you can include your student loans in the bankruptcy if 7 years have passed since your end of study date. You said you went to school until 2000? Did you ever go back to school and advise the student loan centre that you are back in school? You need to call to get verify your end of study date for the Ontario portion and for the Federal portion. Ontario: 1 807 343 7760 Federal: 1 888 815 4514
Just ask them what end of study date they have on file for you. One of the 2 numbers, I think the Ontario one, has a recording that it is for people attending school outside of Ontario and talks about some grants and stuff so I picked a random # (but not one for general info or else you get a recording and do not pick 1, it hangs up on you) to get a person and they answered the question.
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mike harris
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Posted: 24/March/2010 at 1:14pm |
i callled the osap people at scotia bank to confirm my end of study date, I then called a bankruptcy trustee in Toronto who informed me that I could file even though I went back to school in 2004 for five months only if I didnt receive osap. thanks.
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Vixen
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Posted: 24/March/2010 at 11:33pm |
I posted in another topic under student loan nightmares but it says a moderator has to approve my first post... I posted it on March 3rd. Any help would be great. Thanks.
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Posted: 25/March/2010 at 8:14am |
Could you please re-post or send me a link... seems to be a software glitch as I'm not seeing it in my posts to approve list. Thanks
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Vixen
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Posted: 25/March/2010 at 9:11am |
I just reposted a new topic, let me know if you need me to send you the link. Thanks.
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irisheyes13
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Posted: 26/March/2010 at 8:59am |
Unsure of what to do, posted in a Moderated forum and received no response, decided to try to get advice here....
I recently inquired through TransUnion about my credit report. I received 3 accounts open on my file, which was surprising, (should have been more although I assume they disappear after a period of time). Anyways, I am showing:
CIBC Student Loan - $6438 Opened 12/01/99 and Reported 05/05/2004
Royal Bank for my Canada Student Loan - $11851 Opened 11/01/99 and Reported 07/31/2003
Telus Mobility - $1087 Opened 02/23/09
So altogether I owe $19376
My question is...1. What is the smartest thing to do in order to clear my debt and start building my credit.
Can I apply for financial hardship somehow with CSL and OSL in order to have the debt cleared..(thought I read that somewhere) or should I be filing bankrupcy (although I am not sure if they would be covered as which date do they go by? Both loans opened in '99) How do I go about seeing how many years they count as being included in bankrupcy? The last time I made payments on my loans for CSL and OSL was when I was connected with Family Services Perth-Huron in Owen Sound (04/2004) and they set up a arrangement that my CSL interest was stopped and OSL was 6.25%.
I haven't made payments since 2004.
What would be your advice...I am in low income housing, my spouse is on Disability. (ODSP) and just recently am starting a part time position. I really can't afford any substantial payments.
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Volvier
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Posted: 05/April/2010 at 10:08am |
I declared BR in December 2004 and was discharged in September 2005. Immediately after my discharge and several times over at least 3 years I attempted to make payments on my CSL, but I was always told that I could not do that until NSLSC received notice of my discharge. Well they finally received it last week (almost 5 years later) and now they have threatened to send my debt to collections unless I pay the arrears interest and principle ($4K) for the past 5 years immediately. Total Loan $6K Interest $2K. The only thing they were willing to do was let me pay $2K immediately and then do the rest on payments. Q: Why am I not able simply to start making regular payments on the full amount? I offered to pay $300/month but was turned down.
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zoki1510
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Posted: 11/May/2010 at 9:38am |
Hey Everyone...
I ve read a lot on this forum and do feel that my story is somehow similar.
Ive got 2 portions of the loan-Federal (CRA) and Provincial (CBV). Recently I received a call from CRA asking me to complete a Financial Questionnaire over the phone for which I was not ready. I asked them to mail it to me which they refused. I have a full-time job but many expenses due to retired low-income parents.
Can someone tell me how this Questionnaire looks like and what do they ask for on it as I told them that I will call them back in the next few days...
Long story short they want me to pay $1000 / month ($500 each loan portion) that I clearly can not affiord!!
Any advise/help??? Please
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SolveStudentDebt
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Posted: 12/May/2010 at 1:40am |
If you you ask them to mail you the financial forms they have to. They require a signature. This is an example of how the collection industry style of collections has morphed into the government's style. Besides, CRA's collection teams are comprised of a lot of former third-party collectors anyway. Write them a letter requesting the financial forms to be issued to you in the mail and you will get them.
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zoki1510
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Posted: 12/May/2010 at 2:47am |
ahhh i see.Thank you Johnny for your prompt response :)
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zoki1510
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Posted: 12/May/2010 at 3:01am |
by any chance which CRA Office am I addressing the letter to???
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SolveStudentDebt
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Posted: 13/May/2010 at 1:29am |
The one on Heron Road in Ottawa.
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zoki1510
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Posted: 26/May/2010 at 10:41am |
ok i sent them a fax indicating i want a Financial Questionnaire... NO response yet, however their Collection Dept. i believe keeps calling me. The number is 1 866 864 5825????? I wonder what do they want over the phone???
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SolveStudentDebt
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Posted: 27/May/2010 at 12:49am |
They want to lock you into some form of commitment. This limits the amount of work they have to do. If you follow through then things are alright. If not, then they have done their due diligence and supports their taking action against you. They cover their bases and butts.
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paulalynn
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Posted: 31/May/2010 at 12:46pm |
Hi John,
I'm wondering how long the wait time is to become a client of yours?
Paula
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SolveStudentDebt
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Posted: 31/May/2010 at 5:48pm |
Hi Paula,
You can call Julie tomorrow at 866-239-7889 and open a file with her. She is available at 9 AM EST. She will open a file and get you started. I am available for certain times tomorrow as well. Call Julie and at least schedule an appointment.
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Takala
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Posted: 03/June/2010 at 4:33pm |
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows of any new shake-ups with Scotiabank? I have been dealing with Global collection for the last couple of years, I send them monthly payments and they stay off my back. But the last couple of weeks, CBV collections have started calling, asking for me by my married name (and only my student loan account still refers to me by that), so it would seem that CBV is back on my case re my Scotiabank student loan. But, Global has 6 months of postdated cheques which they are still cashing. What up wit dat?
Another wierd thing, last month I received the first "statement" of my account directly from scotiabank, something I have not seen in the 7 years since my bankrupty was discharged. They state $16,000 owed (and the monthly payment to Global receieved), which is $10,000 less than what Global claims I owe. Does this mean the credit collectors are trying to screw me over? (more than normal, I mean). I am used to dealing with these collectors, but recent events have me confused!
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Jona
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Posted: 19/October/2010 at 1:19pm |
Mark: I have phoned and left two messages. The links on the their site don't work: at least for me ... and I'm getting desperate! I need help now! Do you have a direct contact for John? When I try their 1-800 number the message is from a Julie Brown but as I say, no call has been returned. Thanks!
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Posted: 20/October/2010 at 4:47am |
Call Julie at 902-876-3814. That is her direct line. You can try me at 902-222-3198 or Skype. Contact Julie or I and I will give you my Skype ID if you prefer.
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