What is default prevention?

Default prevention refers to strategies and actions taken to help borrowers avoid failing to meet their repayment obligations, particularly with loans such as student or consumer loans. Professionals in default prevention work with borrowers to provide education, support, and options like repayment plans or deferment to keep accounts in good standing. The goal is to minimize the number of defaults, which benefits both the borrower by protecting their credit and the lender by reducing financial losses.