RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Tuition Isn't the Only Thing Increasing
JF The Journal of Structured Finance
FD Institutional Investor Journals
SP 40
OP 45
DO 10.3905/jsf.2005.502617
VO 11
IS 1
A1 Richard L. Fried
A1 James P. Breheny
YR 2005
UL https://pm-research.com/content/11/1/40.abstract
AB As the demand for capital to fund the increasing costs of education grows, lenders have utilized the student loan asset-backed securities (“SLABS”) market to help provide this funding. This article provides an overview of the development of the SLABS market, examines student loans and a variety of regulatory issues affecting the student loan market, and concludes with a prediction of future developments. The SLABS sector consists of both “government” loans and private loans. The majority of government student loans are funded under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (“FFELP”) of Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) registered or public transactions make up the largest segment of student loan issuances. The SLABS market has evolved from a simple pass-through structure to more elaborate multi-tranche structures. Student loans have a number of payment characteristics that differentiate them from other asset types.