This report studies patterns of revolving and repayment of credit card accounts in the United States. As a result, cardholders may revolve for short periods or for many months or years. Repayments associated with any given balance can also vary greatly, with cardholders paying as little as the minimum payment due, or as much as the total outstanding balance as of the payment due date. Unlike more traditional fixed term installment loans, such as mortgages or auto loans, credit card revolvers may increase or decrease the balances they revolve over time. In this case they are said to revolve a balance. Alternatively, cardholders may choose to repay only a portion of their balance, borrowing the unpaid portion. In doing so, they are said to transact a balance. At the end of each billing cycle, cardholders can repay their balances in full. They also provide an open-ended line of credit from which to borrow, often at rates that are higher than other forms of available credit. They provide a safe and convenient method of paying for goods and services, at times with added benefits such as rewards. This data point offers insights on how consumers use their credit cards as a line ofĬredit rather as a payment mechanism, a topic which has not been the subject ofĬredit cards are complex financial instruments that have become important as tools for managing household finances. Of revolving and repayment of credit card accounts in the United States.
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