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delinquency

[dih-ling-kwuhn-see] / dɪˈlɪŋ kwən si /


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He told AFP debt delinquency was "not a consequence of individual decisions" but the result of "a macroeconomic context that has worsened incomes, employment and economic activity."

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

Still, delinquency rates are especially elevated for those living in low-income areas and for younger borrowers, the researchers said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

The delinquency rate in its consumer banking division, meanwhile, was lower than a year ago but higher than the first quarter, coming in around 4.3%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

It’s possible banks are tightening their standards, which means more creditworthy accounts are getting counted while nonpaying accounts are charged off or slip into delinquency.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026

Perhaps the self- righteous Trotter would be put into jail for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson

In turn, higher insurance costs could lead to an uptick in delinquencies over the coming months and years.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Even before contending with residents’ delinquencies, HOAs have been facing rising costs for staffing, lawn care and materials.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

That is more than the eight delinquencies that the board typically budgets for.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

Now banks have worked through the most problematic loans and are seeing lower delinquencies in their real-estate portfolios.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Meg returned to her place, and supper was progressing pleasantly, when the little ghost walked again, and exposed the maternal delinquencies by boldly demanding, “More sudar, Marmar.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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