U.S. household debt stood at $18.8 trillion in the second quarter, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Mortgage balances declined, while auto loans, credit card balances and home-equity lines increased, providing a detailed snapshot of borrowing across major categories of consumer credit. Key Takeaways U.S. household debt
U.S. household debt stood at $18.8 trillion in the second quarter, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Mortgage balances declined, while auto loans, credit card balances and home-equity lines increased, providing a detailed snapshot of borrowing across major categories of consumer credit. Key Takeaways U.S. household debt
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