The delinquency rate for student loan balances spiked in the first quarter of 2025, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

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Student loan delinquencies have surged since a pause in reporting has concluded, with millions facing credit score declines, according to a New York Federal Reserve report.

“However, the first batch of past due student loans were reported in the first quarter of 2025, resulting in a large jump in seriously delinquent borrowers.” Debt delinquency rates have been ...

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The Fed also noted rises in the amount of debt from home equity lines of credit ($6 billion) and student loans ($16 billion). “Transition rates into serious delinquency have leveled off for ...