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Debt Rising
Outstanding household debt reached a new high in the 2017 first quarter, surpassing the level set in the 2008 third quarter when Lehman Brothers failed and the financial crisis arose. Despite worrisome comments in the press, there is no cause for concern. First, default rates on mortgages, auto loans and revolving credit are as low…
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Upbeat Housing Reports
Two recent data points – existing home sales and mortgage debt outstanding – point to continued strength in the housing recovery. May total existing home sales, including single family homes, town houses and condominiums, were 5.35 million, up 5.1% and the highest figure since November 2009. Sales of single family homes were 4.73 million, 5.6%…
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National Credit Default Rates Decreased in December 2013 According to the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices
S&P Dow Jones Indices released the latest results for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. Data is through December 2013 S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices Press Release – January 2014
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