61.   Bankers fear that already-high default rates on loans could rise and imperil some banks.

62.   President Clinton noted that the default rates fell to their lowest level ever, despite the fact that more loans were issued.

63.   The default rate on government student loans has dropped to the lowest level since Washington began keeping track more than a decade ago.

64.   The Education Department reported that the default rate on student loans had fallen into single digits for the first time.

65.   The schools risked losing their ability to take part in the loan program because of high default rates by their students.