Arrears

Payments that are overdue. If you miss a loan repayment, you are said to be "in arrears". Being in arrears negatively affects your credit score and can lead to legal action by the lender.

Usage Examples

"After missing two payments, my account fell into arrears and the lender sent a demand letter."

"The credit report showed R3,200 in arrears on his store card."

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