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forbearance

[fawr-bair-uhns] / fɔrˈbɛər əns /


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Low interest rates, pandemic government transfer payments and forbearance schemes at the same time made additional debt more manageable—at least for a time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Western Alliance Bancorporation WAL -1.01%decrease; red down pointing triangle filed a lawsuit against Jefferies Financial Group JEF -0.70%decrease; red down pointing triangle after being informed that $126.4 million in forbearance payments would not be made.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

A spokesperson for the agency said it worked with Kendall to ensure he received “appropriate” forbearance relief and considers the matter resolved.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a press release that the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation has received 233 mortgage forbearance complaints, with 92% resolved in the consumer’s favor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

They spoke, therefore, of Mrs. Churchill’s death with mutual forbearance.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen




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