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That addendum removes a requirement that the unit be owner-occupied and allows the lender to collect rent directly from tenants if Paxton were to default on the loan.

From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026

Fitch cited “existing discord” between the city and the contractors that could lead to further delays in the project and a default on the bonds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

It said if it couldn’t make the payment by that date, it would go into default on its loans, potentially resulting in a bankruptcy filing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026

There is a statute of limitations for those who default on private student loans, which varies by state.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 11, 2026

Large numbers of investment-grade companies in different countries and different industries were indeed unlikely to default on their debt at the same time.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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