 TITLE: What Happens If I Default on a Loan? CONTENT: Keep an Eye on Your Credit Score if You're Struggling With Payments\n-------------------------------------------------------------------\nChecking your credit score won't stop a delinquent or defaulted account from affecting it, but it's important to understand how different actions influence your score. Monitoring your credit can also help you stay motivated to make monthly payments and avoid allowing a delinquency or default to happen in the first place. END