private lenders
Coverage of private lenders in the Nexus archive.
- Federal Loan Caps Add Barriers — And Likely Debt — for Healthcare Students
Federal loan caps for graduate students, enacted in 2025, aim to reduce student debt and pressure schools to lower tuition but may force healthcare students to rely on private lenders with higher interest rates. Experts warn this could limit career options, exacerbate healthcare provider shortages, and reduce workforce diversity.
- Leading Dem on US House education panel, advocates blast student loan changes
Education experts and advocates criticized recent federal student loan changes under the GOP’s tax and spending cut law, warning they will push borrowers to private lenders and disrupt higher education. Rep. Bobby Scott highlighted concerns over Treasury Department taking over loan collections and reduced federal borrowing limits for graduate students.
- Snow polo, honeypots and private jets: banks race to woo the wealthy
Private banks in the UK are competing to attract wealthy customers by offering unique experiences like snow polo and private jets, moving beyond traditional services such as branded cheque books and pens.
- Private Lenders Expected to Fill Loan Limit Gap—for Some
Republicans who supported loan limits and reduced federal student aid are relying on private lenders to cover the gap. Critics argue private lenders will prioritize students with strong credit histories, potentially limiting access for low-income individuals.
- Medallia’s collapse turns private credit into a private equity problem
Medallia’s collapse has shifted challenges for private lenders, who are now required to manage companies as equity owners rather than just securing fixed returns. The article highlights the transition from private credit strategies to private equity responsibilities.