Glossary
Default
A default happens when a borrower fails to repay a loan as the agreement requires. A single late payment is a delay, and default usually refers to a longer failure after which the lender can take action under the agreement and the law. For secured loans, that can include recovering dues from the ass
Related terms: Arrears, NPA and SMA, Penal Charges.
Published 12 Nov 2026
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