A TikToker went viral this week after claiming that, despite making payments on his student loan every month, he still owes more than the initial amount borrowed.
The first video, posted on TikTok by user Bradley (@baddie.brad), introduces his predicament, and two follow-up videos further clarify the situation. Bradley’s first TikTok about his situation has over 1.2 million views.
@baddie.brad And that’s on 7% interest
The initial video shows the TikToker making poses while a text overlaying the video reads, “Never missing a student loan payment in 7 years.”
After a few seconds, it quickly cuts to Bradley collapsed on his bed.
“Owes more than when I started,” the text now reads.
In the first follow-up video, Bradley offers more details about his situation.
“And this is the reason why I will never shut up about my student loan debt, because I want to educate people and prevent anyone from doing the dumb shit I did,” he starts the TikTok, which is in response to a comment questioning his initial video.
The creator says he graduated from college in 2013 and has put around $60,000 towards his loans since.
“But, because the interest is so high, even though I’ve paid over $60,000 toward my debt, I still now owe more than when I started,” Bradley continues.
He states that he has one loan for $114,000 with a 7% interest rate, which he pays $900 a month…
