$1 trillion

The total outstanding college student debt in the United States is approaching $1 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank. The tighter lending standards in the wake of the recession are weighing on younger, first-time homebuyers and slowing the recovery of the housing market.

Sign up for the BizTimes email newsletter

Stay up-to-date on the people, companies and issues that impact business in Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin

What's New

BizPeople

Sponsored Content

Holiday flash sale!

Limited time offer. New subscribers only.

Subscribe to BizTimes Milwaukee and save 40%

Holiday flash sale! Subscribe to BizTimes and save 40%!

Limited time offer. New subscribers only.