Definitions for "Default rate"
The ratio (states as a percentage) between the defaulted principal amount outstanding and the institution's matured loans. For the purpose of this definition, defaulted principal is the principal balance - amount borrowed minus principal paid or canceled -on loans in default for more than 120 days; a matured loan is the total principal amount of loans made by an institution under the program minus the principal amount of loans to borrowers that are either enrolled in a full-time course of study (or half-time for the nursing program) at the institution or in a grace period. Close
This is the interest rate that a credit account reverts to when the introductory period has run out of time or the minimum monthly payments are not made.
The interest rate that applies to a loan if payments are not made on time.
of interest is interest that is charged on payments that are in arrears. In these situations you are charged additional interest on the outstanding arrears balance as well as the regular interest charges for the debt.