delinquency

Example Sentences

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If a customer misses multiple payments, they may be shut out from using the service in the future, and the delinquency could hurt one’s credit score.

From Seattle Times

The IRS, in its official response to the report, said the delinquency rates are lower for federal employees than for the public at large, and said its own employees do the best of any agency.

From Washington Times

She placed her trust in a young President John F. Kennedy, who promised the District that he would use the public schools as the best available focal point for taking on youth crime and delinquency.

From Washington Post

Household loan delinquency rates were rising, and mortgage issuance "continued to decline materially."

From Reuters

“For those Americans, this is a critical lifeline to ensure that they are not subject to the severe negative consequences of delinquency and default on student loan debt.”

From Washington Post