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Jul. 20, 2026

A wave of student loan borrowers have entered default since pandemic-era protections lapsed

A wave of student loan borrowers have entered default since pandemic-era protections lapsed

Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments. The numbers have spiked since payments came due again following a lengthy pause intended to provide relief... Read more.

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