Student Loan Delinquency Rate Hits 25%: What It Means Now

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Feb 20, 2026

Nearly 25% of student loan borrowers are now behind on payments—a massive jump from pre-pandemic days. Millions face credit damage and stalled life goals. What's driving this crisis, and could it get worse?

Financial market analysis from 20/02/2026. Market conditions may have changed since publication.

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