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delinquency

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


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“Student loan delinquency is increasingly intertwined with distress across other credit markets,” the report says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Senate conducted multiple hearings about juvenile delinquency that often blamed TV westerns and crime shows for increased violence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Bank executives and analysts note healthy credit, spending patterns, and improved delinquency rates compared to a year ago.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

If these borrowers lose the chance to enroll in these more affordable repayment plans, it could push them toward delinquency and default.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

One of the many items they failed to disclose was the delinquency rate of the home loans they were making.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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