S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices Show Higher Composite Rate In January 2021

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S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian released the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices data for January 2021, showing a composite rate increase of two basis points to 0.48%. The bank card default rate rose by nine basis points to 2.72%, while the first mortgage default rate increased by three basis points to 0.32%. Conversely, the auto loan default rate decreased by eight basis points to 0.56%. Four out of five major metropolitan areas reported higher default rates, with Miami's rate reaching 0.95%.

Positive

• Auto loan default rate declined by eight basis points to 0.56%.
• Composite rate is still significantly lower compared to January 2020 (1.02%).

Negative

• Overall composite default rate increased to 0.48%.
• Bank card default rate rose nine basis points to 2.72%.
• First mortgage default rate increased three basis points to 0.32%.
• Higher default rates observed in four of five major metropolitan areas.

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian released today data through January 2021 for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. The indices represent a comprehensive measure of changes in consumer credit defaults and show that the composite rate was two basis points higher at 0.48%. The bank card default rate rose nine basis points to 2.72%. The auto loan default rate was down eight basis points to 0.56% and the first mortgage default rate was up three basis points to 0.32%.

Four of the five major metropolitan statistical areas ("MSAs") showed higher default rates compared to last month. The rate for Miami increased nine basis points to 0.95% while New York rose seven basis points to 0.49%. Chicago and Dallas were each up one basis point, to 0.53% and 0.57% respectively. Los Angeles was the only MSA to show a decrease, down three basis points to 0.32%.

The table below summarizes the January 2021 results for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. These data are not seasonally adjusted and are not subject to revision.

National Indices
Index	January 2021  Index Level	December 2020  Index Level	January 2020  Index Level
Composite	0.48	0.46	1.02
First Mortgage	0.32	0.29	0.84
Bank Card	2.72	2.63	3.28
Auto Loans	0.56	0.64	0.99
Source: S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices
Data through January 2021

The table below provides the index levels for the five major MSAs tracked by the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices.

MSA	January 2021  Index Level	December 2020  Index Level	January 2020  Index Level
New York	0.49	0.42	1.07
Chicago	0.53	0.52	1.17
Dallas	0.57	0.56	1.07
Los Angeles	0.32	0.35	0.86
Miami	0.95	0.86	1.77
Source: S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices
Data through January 2021

For more information about S&P Dow Jones Indices, please visit www.spdji.com.

ABOUT THE S&P/EXPERIAN CONSUMER CREDIT DEFAULT INDICES

Jointly developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Experian, the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices are published on the third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 am ET. They are constructed to track the default experience of consumer balances in four key loan categories: auto, bankcard, first mortgage lien and second mortgage lien. The Indices are calculated based on data extracted from Experian's consumer credit database. This database is populated with individual consumer loan and payment data submitted by lenders to Experian every month. Experian's base of data contributors includes leading banks and mortgage companies, and covers approximately $11 trillion in outstanding loans sourced from 11,500 lenders.

For more information, please visit: www.spindices.com/indices/indicators/sp-experian-consumer-credit-default-composite-index.

ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES

S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500^® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average^®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spdji.com.

ABOUT EXPERIAN

Experian is the world's leading global information services company. During life's big moments – from buying a home or a car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business by connecting with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organizations to prevent identity fraud and crime.

We have 17,800 people operating across 45 countries and every day we're investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation to help all our clients maximize every opportunity. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and are a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

Learn more at www.experianplc.com or visit our global content hub at our global news blog for the latest news and insights from the Group.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Ray McConville
North America Communications
New York, USA
(+1) 212 438 1678
raymond.mcconville@spglobal.com

Annie Russell
Experian Public Relations
(+1) 714 830 7927
annie.russell@experian.com

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FAQ

What are the January 2021 S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices results?

The January 2021 results show a composite default rate of 0.48%, with increases in bank card and first mortgage default rates.

How does the January 2021 default rate compare to previous months?

The composite rate increased by two basis points from December 2020 and remains lower than January 2020.

Which metropolitan areas showed increased default rates in January 2021?

Miami, New York, Chicago, and Dallas all reported increased default rates in January 2021.

What was the bank card default rate in January 2021?

The bank card default rate rose to 2.72% in January 2021.

What was notable about the auto loan default rate in January 2021?

The auto loan default rate decreased by eight basis points to 0.56% in January 2021.