SSS Conso Loan Program: A Helping Hand for Members with Past Due Short-Term Loans
The Social Security System (SSS) recognizes the financial challenges faced by its members, especially during difficult economic times. To help members regain good standing and access future benefits, the SSS launched the Consolidation of Past Due Short-Term Member Loans with Condonation of Penalty (Conso Loan) program. This program offers a lifeline to members struggling with unpaid short-term loans by waiving penalties and providing flexible repayment options.
What is the SSS Conso Loan Program?
The Conso Loan program is a debt relief initiative designed to assist SSS members with outstanding short-term loans. It offers two significant benefits:
- Penalty Condonation: The program waives all accumulated penalties on your past-due short-term loans upon full repayment of the consolidated loan. This can significantly reduce your overall repayment amount, making it easier to settle your debt.
- Consolidated Loan: The program simplifies your repayment process by combining the principal and interest of your outstanding short-term loans into a single, consolidated loan. This eliminates the need to track and manager multiple loan payments.
- Past Due Short-Term Loans: You must have at least one unpaid short-term loan at the time of application. This includes Salary Loans, Calamity Loans, Emergency Loans, Restructured Loans, and loans under the Salary Loan Early Renewal Program (SLERP).
- Active My.SSS Account: You need an active My.SSS account to submit your application online. If your My.SSS account is inactive, you will need to reactivate it before applying for the program.
- No Final Benefits Received: You cannot have received permanent total disability benefits or retirement benefits from the SSS.
- No Disqualification Due to Fraud: You cannot have been disqualified from SSS membership due to fraud committed against the institution.
- One-Time Payment: You can settle the entire consolidated loan amount within 30 calendar days of receiving the approval notice. This option is ideal if you have the available funds to pay off the loan in a lump sum.
- Installment Scheme: If a one-time payment is not feasible, you can choose an installment plan. Under this option, you will need to make a down payment of at least 10% of the consolidated loan amount within 30 days of receiving approval. The remaining balance can be paid over a period of up to 60 months, depending on the total loan amount.
- Missed Payments: If you fail to adhere to the agreed-upon repayment terms, the SSS can deduct the outstanding balance from the future SSS benefits, including sickness, maternity, disability, and retirement benefits. This also applies to the death benefit claims of your beneficiaries.
- Limited-Time Program: The Conso Loan program may not be available indefinitely. It is best to inquire with the SSS or check their official website for updates on the program's duration.
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