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Mortgage Glossary

Default

Mike Starr·Reviewed August 2026

A mortgage default occurs when a borrower fails to meet the terms of the loan agreement, most commonly by missing payments. Lenders typically consider a loan in default after 90 days of missed payments, which can trigger foreclosure proceedings. Defaults have severe negative impacts on credit scores.

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