Student loan debt report: Signs of strain heading into 2027, according to new Credit Karma data

New data from Intuit Credit Karma indicates rising financial strain for student loan borrowers as they transition to new repayment plans. Although many borrowers currently have deferred loans, the risk of delinquency is increasing. This trend is particularly evident among Gen X borrowers. The report suggests that these signs of financial pressure will persist as the industry moves toward 2027, highlighting a growing instability in the repayment landscape for university graduates across different generations.