in default

phrase

: having missed a payment that is due
She's in default on her loan.

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If your student loans are in default Involuntary collections on federal student loans remain on hold. Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Around 9 million Americans are in default on their federal student loans as of June, according to the Education Department. ABC News, 1 July 2026

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“In default.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20default. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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