Credit Card Delinquency and Write-off Rates Still Below Historic Highs

While it is true that credit card delinquencies and charge offs are not at their historic peaks, there is considerable evidence that supports the argument that we have not yet seen the bottom of the consumer credit crisis, and that delinquencies and charge offs will likely increase in the next 12 months. While charge offs and delinquencies are not at all-time highs, consumer sentiment and consumer...

Credit Card delinquency and chargeoff rates are still tracking below historic highs.  There are signs that 2007 account vintages, especially those at or near subprime scores, may be among the worst performing vintages ever.  Card issuer guidance on delinquencies, writeoffs and loan loss provisions may be inadequate.