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Student Loan Delinquencies Surge, Risking Rental Fraud

12/9/2025

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TransUnion reports that student loan delinquencies among rental applicants doubled in early 2025 as federal loan forgiveness ends.
One in three borrowers is now 90 or more days past due.
Many borrowers have seen drops in credit scores, affecting rental applications.
TransUnion warns that these pressures could lead to fraud as renters falsify documents.
Property managers should adapt their screening methods to address these changes.

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Story summary

TransUnion reports that student loan delinquencies among rental applicants doubled in early 2025 as federal loan forgiveness ends.
One in three borrowers is now 90 or more days past due.
Many borrowers have seen drops in credit scores, affecting rental applications.
TransUnion warns that these pressures could lead to fraud as renters falsify documents.
Property managers should adapt their screening methods to address these changes.