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delinquency

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


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Bernal added that delinquency rates for credit cards and car loans have jumped by 25% to 27% for borrowers under age 40 in states that legalize internet sports betting.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Liddle says while delinquency happens, and is not okay, it means funding is not always targeted in the best way.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

For years during and after the foreclosure crisis, owners in delinquency could refinance their loans at a low mortgage rate to reduce their payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Consumers are also showing signs of strain, according to delinquency rates on credit cards and other types of consumer debt.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

“It’s different from the civil case. You’ll still have to answer for Middlefield Prep’s delinquency charges.”

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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