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Mississippi Leads U.S. in Q1 2025 Debt Delinquency

6/23/2025

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In Q1 2025, Mississippi, Louisiana, and West Virginia reported the highest debt delinquency rates in the U.S.
Mississippi topped the list with 14.3% of loans overdue and 13.1% of total debt delinquent.
Louisiana followed closely with 13.1% of loans overdue and 11.9% of total debt delinquent.
West Virginia ranked third with 12.3% of loans overdue and 10.1% of total debt delinquent.
Delinquent debt negatively impacts credit scores, resulting in fees and increased interest rates.

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Story summary

In Q1 2025, Mississippi, Louisiana, and West Virginia reported the highest debt delinquency rates in the U.S.
Mississippi topped the list with 14.3% of loans overdue and 13.1% of total debt delinquent.
Louisiana followed closely with 13.1% of loans overdue and 11.9% of total debt delinquent.
West Virginia ranked third with 12.3% of loans overdue and 10.1% of total debt delinquent.
Delinquent debt negatively impacts credit scores, resulting in fees and increased interest rates.