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To default on a loan means that a borrower has failed to meet the legal obligations or terms of the loan agreement, typically by not making the required payments on time

Consequences of Default:

  • Legal action to recover the owed amount.
  • Lenders repossess collateral if the loan is secured.
  • Default is reported to credit bureaus.
  • Outstanding debt is turned over to a collection agency.

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