Just read my post again...  Sorry for coming across as a Debbie-Downer.

They were picked up by Sun Trust Bank, but I paid the final balance as soon as I got my congratulations letter.  I did receive a paid in full letter.

If a new tradeline is created showing back to the start of my original loan, that would be amazing.  I've been reading so much that I'm not sure what really happens.  I first went delinquent in 2006 and the loans are from 2004 so they'll probably go away anyway.  Regardless what happens, it does feel pretty good to know that I took care of my responsibilities.