Record Household Debt, Student Loan Delinquencies Spike
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1 IN THIS ISSUE: Record Household Debt, Student Loan Delinquencies Spike November 28, 2018 by Gary Halbert of Halbert Wealth Management 1. Household Debt Hit a New Record High in the 3Q 2. Student Loan Delinquencies Spike to 9.1% in 3Q 3. Another Government Shutdown Looms in December Overview The total debt shouldered by American households hit another record high, rising to $13.5 trillion in the third quarter. It was the largest quarterly jump since Meanwhile, the percentage of student loans in delinquency unexpectedly jumped to 9.1% in the third quarter, the highest level since the end of the Great Recession. Following those discussions, we ll look at the likelihood of a government shutdown on December 8. Government funding is set to expire on December 7, and President Trump is adamant that if he doesn t get federal funding for at least part of his border wall, he would be fine if the government shuts down. Democrats, of course, and even some Republicans, refuse to fund the wall. This fight will be different from past shutdown showdowns since much of the government is already funded through next fall via deals made last summer. The main difference this time is we have a president who says that a government shutdown just might be a good thing. That s troublesome. Household Debt Hit a New Record High in the 3Q Outstanding household debt owed by American families jumped to a new record high of $13.5 trillion in the 3Q, the Federal Reserve reported last week. At that level, household debt is now $837 billion higher than its previous peak reached in 2008 before the Great Recession fully unfolded. Page 1, 2018 Advisor Perspectives, Inc. All rights reserved.
2 In the June through September quarter, US household debt soared by a more than expected $219 billion. It was the 17 th consecutive quarterly increase in household debt. It surpassed the previous record of $12.7 trillion set in Mortgage balances --the largest component of household debt -- grew by $141 billion during the 3Q, to $9.14 trillion. Credit card debt rose by $15 billion to $844 billion; auto loan debt increased by $27 billion in the quarter to $1.27 trillion; and student loan debt hit a record high of $1.44 trillion, an increase of $37 billion in the 3Q. Some 4.7% percent of outstanding household debt was in some stage of delinquency in the 3Q, up from 4.5% previously. This was primarily due to a large increase in rising delinquencies on student loan payments (more on that below), according to the Fed. Separate data from the New York Fed showed that borrowers aged 30 to 39 years and those 50 and older drove the jump in delinquencies last quarter, a measure economists use to gauge market stress and the likelihood of defaults. All of the household debt numbers above are bad, of course. With debt at these huge levels, it won t take much of a negative surprise to spook consumers, most of whom know they have way too much debt. Remember, consumer spending makes up almost 70% of GDP. The NY Fed also released data last week that looks at household debt from a different perspective, which is worth noting. In addition to reporting the total outstanding household debt, as shown in the chart above, the Fed also shows the debt as a percentage of total disposable personal income. Page 2, 2018 Advisor Perspectives, Inc. All rights reserved.
3 From that perspective, the numbers don t look quite as grim. The ratio of total household debt to total disposable personal income was 86.5% at the end of the 3Q versus 86.0% in the 2Q. You can see what that looks like in this chart: By this measure, household debt is not at a new record high and is still well below the peak in Yet while household debt may not be quite as high as what families may be making in terms of disposable income, it s still $13.5 trillion of debt that must be repaid (or defaulted on) at some point. Even from this perspective, it is still very troubling. Student Loan Delinquencies Spike to 9.1% in 3Q Flows of student debt into serious delinquency -- of 90 or more days jumped to 9.1% in the 3Q from 8.6%, the NY Fed reported on Friday. That was the largest quarterly jump in the overall US student loan delinquency rate in seven years. Remember that student loan debt in most cases cannot be dismissed in bankruptcy. It was a reversal after a period of improvement for student debt, which totaled $1.4 trillion. Serious delinquency flows have been growing on auto debt since 2012 and on credit card debt since last year, raising red flags for most economists. Page 3, 2018 Advisor Perspectives, Inc. All rights reserved.
4 While borrowers are far more creditworthy and lenders are more stringent than in the run-up to the last downturn, the upward creep in serious delinquencies in automobile, credit card and now student debt could unsettle policymakers at the Fed and elsewhere. If the jump in student delinquencies persists, it could raise questions about the ability of income-based repayment programs to ease debt burdens on lower-income borrowers. Unlike auto and credit card lenders, student lenders have not loosened standards in recent years. The real question is, why have student loan delinquencies increased significantly this year with the economy growing strongly and the unemployment rate at the lowest level in almost 50 years? One reason is the fact that the improved economy has yet to deliver meaningfully higher wages for graduates who are saddled with large student debts. Another is the fact that federal student loans are the only consumer debt segment with continuous cumulative growth since the Great Recession. Student loans have seen almost 157% in cumulative growth over the last 11 years. By comparison, auto loan debt has grown 52% while mortgage and credit card debt actually fell by about 1% over the same period, according to a Bloomberg analysis of federal loans. As noted above, there s a whopping $1.4 trillion in federal student loans out there (through the 2Q of 2018), marking the second largest household debt segment in the country, after mortgages. And the number keeps growing. Finally, let s not forget that the cost of college tuition at both private and public institutions is touching all-time highs and interest rates on student loans are rising. Here are some stats from the College Page 4, 2018 Advisor Perspectives, Inc. All rights reserved.
5 Board which tracks tuition rates: Keep in mind that these figures don t include books, rent, food, transportation and other expenses required to go to college. According to Student Loan Hero which tracks these costs, the average student loan debt of graduates of the Class of 2017 was $39,400, up 6% from the previous year. This is a huge problem we really need to solve! Another Government Shutdown Looms in December With government funding due to run out on December 7, Congress needs to act fast to avoid a government shutdown on December 8, but neither side appears particularly willing to compromise. President Trump has made it clear that a government shutdown could very well happen in early December if Congress doesn t fund his border wall. Now that threat is creating one-upmanship between Democrats and Republicans, neither of which wants to give in, nor be the party responsible for thrusting the government into a partial shutdown. Last week, President Trump told reporters that it would be a very good time to do a shutdown, highlighting border security needs and pushing for funding for the border wall. Trump wants Republicans to secure at least $5 billion to fund a start on the border wall, a figure that Democrats are refusing to accept. Democrats, as you would expect, have a number of issues they hope to push ahead of the deadline that may not appeal to Republicans. These reportedly include passing legislation that would protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller, as well as removing the citizenship question from the next census survey. And those are just the combatting priorities of Senate members. In the House, Democrats are preparing to take the majority come January, but have yet to come to a consensus surrounding Representative Nancy Pelosi s leadership bid. Meanwhile, this could be the last chance for House Republicans to make a substantive play for getting border wall funding before they re relegated to the minority in the next Congress. Page 5, 2018 Advisor Perspectives, Inc. All rights reserved.
6 The risk of conceding to the other party is almost as bad as the promise of a shutdown, meaning Congress could be heading toward a stalemate. And even if concessions are made -- such as an agreement to fund the border wall at lower levels than the requested $5 billion -- Trump himself could trigger a partial shutdown if he refuses to sign such a bill. But all is not lost. Reportedly, around 75% of the government is already funded through next fall following deals made this summer, meaning that a shutdown wouldn t look as bad as the one that nearly happened at the start of this year. Despite that, I expect the stock markets will remain very volatile as we go through the shutdown showdown. I ll keep you posted. As always, keep in mind there are no guarantees with this or any other investments. All the best, Gary D. Halbert Forecasts & Trends E-Letter is published by Halbert Wealth Management, Inc. Gary D. Halbert is the president and CEO of Halbert Wealth Management, Inc. and is the editor of this publication. Information contained herein is taken from sources believed to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed as to its accuracy. Opinions and recommendations herein generally reflect the judgement of Gary D. Halbert (or another named author) and may change at any time without written notice. Market opinions contained herein are intended as general observations and are not intended as specific investment advice. Readers are urged to check with their investment counselors before making any investment decisions. This electronic newsletter does not constitute an offer of sale of any securities. Gary D. Halbert, Halbert Wealth Management, Inc., and its affiliated companies, its officers, directors and/or employees may or may not have investments in markets or programs mentioned herein. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results. Reprinting for family or friends is allowed with proper credit. However, republishing (written or electronically) in its entirety or through the use of extensive quotes is prohibited without prior written consent. Halbert Wealth Management Page 6, 2018 Advisor Perspectives, Inc. All rights reserved.
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