Amy Crews Cutts

• Should Policy be Used to Abate Student Lending Woes?

  By Amy Crews Cutts  |  May 20, 2013

  As of March 2013, 38.6 million Americans have a combined $869.9 billion of student loan debt, which represents an increase of 16% from the same time just one year ago at $748.6 billion. Further, there are currently more than 125 million student loans outstanding, indicating the average student takes out...

• Auto Loan Originations Highest Since 2007: Equifax

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  November 29, 2012

  At 14.6 million, the total number of auto loan originations from January to August 2012 is at its highest mark since 2007.

• Replacement of Older Cars Continues to Drive Auto Loan Growth

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  October 1, 2012

  Equifax economist says average age of cars on road is now the highest ever recorded.

• Credit Bureau Reports Delinquency Broadly Down: Equifax

  By David Morrison  |  August 27, 2012

  Credit cards, auto loans, mortgage loans, home equity all show improvement; student loans the exception.

• Auto Leases Are a Growing CU Business

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 21, 2012

  As the prices for new and used cars edge higher, more consumers are opting to ride off the dealership’s lot in a leased vehicle.