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Median credit card debt per U.S. household with at least one major credit card. Figures not inflation adjusted.
Source: CardTrak.com
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| Sep 08 | Mar 08 | Sep 07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super-Prime: | 9.22% | 10.16% | 11.17% |
| Prime: | 13.68% | 14.55% | 15.82% |
| Sub-Prime: | 20.83% | 21.24% | 22.17% |
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Source: CardTrak.com
Super-Prime = 760-850; Prime = 660-759; Sub-Prime = 500-659.
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