Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. The default rate is the percentage of outstanding loans a lender writes off as unpaid after ...

During a White House roundtable on Monday tied to a new $12 billion “bridge payment” plan, President Donald Trump said his administration will move quickly to ease environmental requirements affecting ...

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Defaulting on a loan significantly lowers your credit score and often requires full repayment. Contacting the lender can lead to adjusted repayment terms, helping avoid severe penalties. Federal ...