America’s Credit Split Is Getting Worse: TransUnion Data Shows Who Is Being Squeezed
TransUnion reported a sharper split in U.S. consumer credit, with 15 million more borrowers in the super-prime tier since 2019, while near-prime and subprime borrowers face rising debt-to-income ratios. Bankcard balances hit $1.12 trillion in Q1, and personal loan originations reached 7.6 million in Q4, both up from a year earlier. Mortgage delinquencies of 60 days or more rose to 1.57%.