At that time, the main data
sources on consumer debt consisted of loan - level data sets on specific categories of loans, such as mortgages, as well as aggregated data on household sector debt from the Board of Governors» Flow of Funds statistical release.
Not exact matches
But until more data
sources providing nonbank payment information become part of traditional credit score calculations,
consumers will continue to pay their
debts on time without an opportunity to increase their scores.
In 2011, the average interest rate for existing credit cards that carried a balance was around 15 % (
source: Federal Reserve report
on consumer debt).
Whether you have completed a bankruptcy or
consumer proposal and you are
on your way to a fresh start, or you are currently dealing with your
debt, your credit report can be a
source of help.
Note: When qualifying for a mortgage
on a second home the lender will use all
sources of your income and all
consumer debts (loans, credit card payments) and monthly obligations for housing such as property taxes, mortgage payments
on any properties and strata fees (if applicable).