https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Student-Loans/QUICK-QUESTION-WHEN-DOES-DEFAULT-STATUS-DROP-OFF-SL/m-p/545912#M3574 You have to wait until after the rehab is funded...you will not qualify for a VA loan while the loan is still in default.   They have 90 days to update your credit report. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:51:53 GMT LynnInMN 2009-07-30T13:51:53Z https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Student-Loans/QUICK-QUESTION-WHEN-DOES-DEFAULT-STATUS-DROP-OFF-SL/m-p/545847#M3569 Started the loan rehab program with Pioneer, just curious when the default status comes off? Is it 9 months (or more) whenever a new lender picks up the loan? and does anyone know if you can qualify for a VA loan still if your in the rehab program or do you have to wait? Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:10:55 GMT https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Student-Loans/QUICK-QUESTION-WHEN-DOES-DEFAULT-STATUS-DROP-OFF-SL/m-p/545847#M3569 Anonymous 2009-07-30T11:10:55Z https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Student-Loans/QUICK-QUESTION-WHEN-DOES-DEFAULT-STATUS-DROP-OFF-SL/m-p/545912#M3574 You have to wait until after the rehab is funded...you will not qualify for a VA loan while the loan is still in default.   They have 90 days to update your credit report. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:51:53 GMT https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Student-Loans/QUICK-QUESTION-WHEN-DOES-DEFAULT-STATUS-DROP-OFF-SL/m-p/545912#M3574 LynnInMN 2009-07-30T13:51:53Z