How Student Debt Tripled In 8 Years, And Why It's Becoming A Growing Economic Problem

Student debt is on the rise in all age groups.

It's the only type of debt that didn't fall after the crisis.

Most borrowers carry less than $25k of student loan debt.

But the number have borrowers and the balance per borrower is on the rise.

More and more young people are borrowing to go to school.

How Student Debt Tripled In 8 Years, And Why It's Becoming A Growing Economic Problem

How Student Debt Tripled In 8 Years, And Why It's Becoming A Growing Economic Problem

Student loan delinquencies in every age group are on the rise.

44% of borrowers haven't even begun to repay.

Borrowers in repayment are more delinquent than those who aren't in repayment.

The rise in delinquency rates is accelerating.

How Student Debt Tripled In 8 Years, And Why It's Becoming A Growing Economic Problem

How Student Debt Tripled In 8 Years, And Why It's Becoming A Growing Economic Problem

Non-student debt is way down, especially for those with large student loan balances.

People with lots of student debt are less likely to take out a mortgage.

People who are late on student debt are highly like to be late on other debt.

How Student Debt Tripled In 8 Years, And Why It's Becoming A Growing Economic Problem

How Student Debt Tripled In 8 Years, And Why It's Becoming A Growing Economic Problem

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