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Arrearages

HUD Housing Counselors Glossary

Updated 10-31-2026

Arrearages

The total amount of past due payments owed to a lender from a borrower in mortgage payments or to a landlord from a tenant in rental payments. Also called arrears.

HUD Housing Counselors Glossary

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