delinquency

[dih-ling-kwuhn-see] / dɪˈlɪŋ kwən si /

NOUN

misconduct

Synonyms

STRONGEST

default

STRONG

crime dereliction failure fault lapse misbehavior misdeed misdemeanor neglect nonfeasance nonobservance offense oversight weakness wrongdoing

Antonyms

STRONG

accomplishment achievement care good deed kindness obedience perfection strength success

WEAK

good behavior

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But even if delinquency rates are showing signs of stabilization, Pierce said that’s not the full story.

From MarketWatch

One in five borrowers is already in delinquency or default, including 33 percent of those with some college but no degree.

From Salon

Last year, employers added 10,000 jobs a month, delinquency rates are rising, and household savings for the bottom 80% of earners have eroded sharply.

From The Wall Street Journal

Federal Housing Administration and Veterans Affairs home loans are experiencing higher delinquency rates than conventional loans.

From The Wall Street Journal

While overall delinquency rates remain low by historical standards, Federal Housing Authority and Veterans Affairs home loans are seeing higher delinquency rates than conventional loans, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

From MarketWatch

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