2.6 Million Student Loan Borrowers Default in Early 2026: New York Fed Report
According to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, approximately 1 million student loan borrowers defaulted during Q4 2025 and another 2.6 million did so in early 2026. The defaults are appearing on credit reports for the first time since the pandemic and may impact broader credit markets.
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