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Credit Card Balances Continue Steady Growth

Published: February 23, 2018 by Guest Contributor

Credit card balances grew to $786.6 billion at the end of 2017, a 6.7% increase to the previous year and the largest outstanding balance in over a decade. And while the delinquency rate increased slightly to 2.26%, it is significantly lower than the 4.73% delinquency rate in 2008 when outstanding balances were $737 billion.

The increase in credit card balances combined with the slight growth in delinquencies points to a positive credit environment. Stay up to date on the latest credit trends to maximize your lending strategies and capitalize on areas of opportunity.

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