Most student debt is owned by the US Federal Government.
"In 2010, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated 55% of loans fell into this category. Between 2011 and 2016, the share of privately originated student loans fell by nearly 90%."
"In February 2016, the U.S. Treasury Department revealed in its annual report that student loans account for 31% of all U.S. government assets."
"In 2010, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated 55% of loans fell into this category. Between 2011 and 2016, the share of privately originated student loans fell by nearly 90%."
"In February 2016, the U.S. Treasury Department revealed in its annual report that student loans account for 31% of all U.S. government assets."
that 31% figure is pretty concerning...
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/08121...