### Question
What is the definition of default aversion activities?


### Answer
The definition of **default aversion activities** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1072b*:

> activities of a guaranty agency that are directly related to providing collection assistance to the lender on a delinquent loan, prior to the loan's being legally in a default status, including due diligence activities required pursuant to regulations of the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1072b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part B-Federal Family Education Loan Program**

