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Credit card debt hits a ‘staggering’ $1.13 trillion. Here’s why so many Americans are under pressure

Collection Industry News

Americans now owe a collective $1.13 trillion on their credit cards, according to a new report on household debt from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Credit card balances increased by $50 billion, or roughly 5%, in the fourth quarter of 2023, the New York Fed found.

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Inflation is driving up consumer credit card debt by billions of dollars

Collection Industry News

consumers took on $43 billion in additional credit card debt during the second quarter of this year, ending in June. That’s more than triple the average amount of new debt households have taken on in that period since after the Great Recession of 2007-08. Newly released data from WalletHub says U.S.

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Total Household Debt Reaches $17.06 Trillion in Q2 2023; Credit Card Debt Exceeds $1 Trillion

Collection Industry News

The volume of newly originated auto loans, which includes leases, was $179 billion, largely reflecting high dollar values of originated loans even as the number of newly opened loans remains below pre-pandemic levels. Student loan balances fell by $35 billion and stood at $1.57 trillion in Q2 2023.

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Congress Passes Relief for Student Loan Borrowers in CARES Act

Titan Consulting

Congress recently passed legislation in the CARES act that provides direct and indirect benefits to Federal Student Loan borrowers. Benefits include a suspension of payments, no negative credit reporting, no collection activity, and no accrual if interest until September 30, 2020. Key Takeaways.

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Student Loan Forgiveness Plans Enrage Boomers: ‘Unfair’

Collection Industry News

A number of people in the so-called “boomer” generation have hit out at President Joe Biden ‘s reported plans to forgive some student loan debt for millions of people. I can see or cutting interest rates to 0%… but forgiving ALL student loan debt? Other bribe suggestions: Forgive auto loans?

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How Consumer Credit Trends Impact Debt Collection in 2024

Collection Industry News

Today, about 61% of American households have credit card debt and the average credit card debt balance sits at $5,875. And we’re seeing consumers often need help to organize the different debts.” million borrowers missed their student loan payment, equating to 40% of loan holders.

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Q1 Industry Insights: Economic Stressors Persist while Pandemic-era Benefits End

True Accord

With uncertainties about how the end of various pandemic-era benefits will impact consumers, it’s more important than ever for creditors and collectors to implement strategies that consider consumer situations and preferences when attempting to collect. consumer credit card debt has increased to nearly $1 trillion.