Pozdena (1991) characterized a consumer’s decision to
use bankcard debt as a moral hazard because cardholders
choose to borrow at high bankcard interest rates when
their financial conditions are relatively weak. Over the
last several years, amounts revolved on credit cards have
grown faster than any other type of consumers loan,
indicating consumers’ conscious use of credit cards as a
means of financing (Chimerine, 1997). In particular,
many consumers view the convenience, ease, and
flexibility of credit card borrowing more favorably than
the lengthy application and approval process associated
with other types of loans. Most credit cards are
unsecured, so collateral is not required. Also, some
consumers use revolving credit cards as a financing
mechanism rather than spending down other resources
under financial pressure