Fitch: Quarterly Losses Reverse Course for U.S. Credit Card ABS

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Link to Fitch Ratings' Report: Credit Card Index: Movers & Shakers -- North Americahttps://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/reports/report_frame.cfm?rpt_id=872855

Losses for U.S. credit card ABS edged lower last quarter following two straight quarters of minor increases, according to Fitch Ratings in its latest quarterly 'Movers & Shakers' index.

Credit card chargeoffs finished third-quarter 2015 4% lower than the same period in 2014. Credit card delinquencies fell below 1%, with late payments declining five basis points from the previous quarterly average to 0.96%. 'Movement in credit card chargeoffs will likely be minor as late payments continues to ease and hover at historical lows,' said Director Herman Poon.

Average monthly payment rates also moved into record high territory during 3Q'15 as credit card borrowers continued to keep their debt in check. Average quarterly credit card ABS outstandings fell for the first time after 10 straight quarterly increases.

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