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Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand terms
The UK Treasury Committee’s inquiry into student loan plans (focused on England, with Plan 2 loans also in Wales) received over 52,000 responses, with more than half of loan holders stating they did not understand the terms and conditions before borrowing. Respondents expressed frustration over retrospective term changes, a frozen repayment threshold from 2027-2030, perceived unfairness favoring graduates with parental financial support, and negative impacts on mortgage eligibility and ability to save for housing.
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Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand terms
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