arrears

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This in turn could weigh on lenders’ credit growth and contribute to higher rates of arrears, Macquarie says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"Walking the tightrope of providing guidance to residents and recovering council tax arrears to fund essential local authority services is no doubt difficult," it said in its report called Clear, Fair, Understandable.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

He adds the rate of mortgage arrears is trending higher in Ontario, the most trade-exposed province in Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Tariffs are paid a month in arrears, meaning the Supreme Court’s decision will likely affect March’s tariff revenue.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Mam comes back up to Italy and sits by the fire wondering where in God’s name she’ll get the money for a week’s rent never mind the arrears.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt