delinquency
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If these borrowers lose the chance to enroll in these more affordable repayment plans, it could push them toward delinquency and default.
From MarketWatch
But even if delinquency rates are showing signs of stabilization, Pierce said that’s not the full story.
From MarketWatch
One in five borrowers is already in delinquency or default, including 33 percent of those with some college but no degree.
From Salon
Last year, employers added 10,000 jobs a month, delinquency rates are rising, and household savings for the bottom 80% of earners have eroded sharply.
Federal Housing Administration and Veterans Affairs home loans are experiencing higher delinquency rates than conventional loans.
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