repay

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Local officials said dozens of lenders, under pressure to increase balance sheets to attract foreign investors, signed up impoverished borrowers with little regard for their ability to repay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

For instance, at the end of last year borrowers of $100 million loans were, on average, only getting $99.15 million after this fee, though they have to repay the full $100 million—plus interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Now 33, she said student loans have contributed to a decision to delay starting a family with her partner, because even though she wouldn't repay during maternity leave, the interest would still accrue.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

High inflation allows debtors to repay loans with watered-down dollars.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Complicated financial stuff was being dreamed up for the sole purpose of lending money to people who could never repay it.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis