Subprime Credit Card Limits are Highest in 5 years

COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 19, 2016

While year-over-year comparisons show a 7% increase in overall delinquency rates, delinquencies have declined sharply in the five years since the start of economic recovery. In fact, at the same time as credit limits have increased, delinquency rates[1] among subprime and deep subprime consumers have decreased by 6%. Overall, all consumers have shown an ability to meet their payment obligations as delinquency rates have decreased by 43% comparing Q2 2016 versus Q2 2011.

"Consumers credit card behavior improved since exiting the recession as evidenced by the growth of credit card limits in particular among the subprime credit card market," said Kelly Kent, vice president of Experian Decision Analytics. "Yet, even with the solid improvements, the year-over-year figures indicate a slight increase in delinquency rates."

Across the country, 32 states saw their credit card delinquency rates improve by double-digits during those 5 years. Washington, California, and Oregon led the way, followed by New Hampshire and Hawaii. Looking at the year-over-year comparisons, the 2016 Q2 data shows four states – Maine, Alabama, Washington and New Hampshire -  that saw an improvement in their 60+ data delinquency rates. However, 49 states saw an improvement in rates when comparing Q2 2016 data versus Q1 2016.

States with Largest Improvement in 60+ Day Delinquency Rates
Rank	State ARIVA.DE Börsen-Geflüster Kurse Experian 37,80 € -1,05% Experian ADR 40,52 $ -0,47%	5-year Percent Change
1	Washington	-33%
2	California	-28%
3	Oregon	-27%
4	New Hampshire	-26%
5	Hawaii	-25%
6	Florida	-25%
7	Nevada	-24%
8	Maine	-24%
9	Utah	-23%
10	Wisconsin	-22%
Note: Experian Marketing Intelligence Brief data shows the percent change comparing Q2 2016 vs. Q2 2011 60+ day delinquency rates data.

Download the latest Q2 2016 Experian Market Intelligence Brief report today.

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[1] For consumers who were 60 days or more late

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