loan defaults
Unpaid debt failures
Loan defaults occur when borrowers fail to repay loans according to their terms—missing payments, falling behind schedule, or stopping repayment altogether.
A single missed payment may trigger default status, though lenders often allow grace periods.
Defaults damage credit scores and can lead to foreclosure, repossession, or legal action.
The bank wrote off millions in loan defaults during the recession.
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Satisfying financial obligations
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