Trouble ahead for student loans?

Ozgur Ergungor () and Ian Hathaway

Economic Commentary, 2008, issue May

Abstract: The market for student loans may differ in some respects from other financial markets, but private lenders are the primary source of funds. As in other markets, the incentive to lend those funds comes from the ability to make a profit. But recent turmoil in financial markets is affecting all of the factors that contribute to the profitability of student loans, leading to speculation that the availability of such loans will fall.

Keywords: Student; loans (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008

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