The statute of limitations for consumerrelated debt is six years. This period applies to credit card debt and oral and written contracts.But if you agree in a repayment plan to pay a sum out of the protected income, the court can make you pay from your protected income. All borrowers, regardless of loan size, can use SBA's direct forgiveness portal. Applying for forgiveness using the portal can take as little as 15 minutes. To settle a debt in Massachusetts, you must first respond to any debt lawsuits with an Answer, then send a settlement offer, and get the agreement in writing. Chapter 7 bankruptcy will discharge (wipe out) most or all unsecured, nonpriority debt. The Arrears Management Program (AMP), formerly known as the Forgiveness Program, is available to customers on income-eligible discount rates. Are you a Massachusetts resident who needs financial help? You may be eligible to have all your student debt canceled.