Historically credit card loans have had very low rates of default or credit risk when compared to other assets that an FI may hold.

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Credit card loans typically have higher rates of default or credit risk compared to many other assets held by financial institutions, such as mortgages or auto loans, due to their unsecured nature and the higher interest rates associated with them.

Historically Credit Card Loans Have Had Very Low Rates of Default