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Mortgage Debt

The $13 Trillion Tightrope: US Mortgage Debt Hits Record Highs Amid Persistent Rate Pressure

The American housing market has crossed a sobering psychological and financial threshold. As of late 2025, total U.S. mortgage debt has climbed to a staggering $13.07 trillion, a figure that highlights the growing strain on household balance sheets in an era of "higher-for-longer" interest rates. This

U.S. Economy

U.S. Household Debt Soars to Unprecedented $18.59 Trillion, Raising Economic Alarms

Washington D.C. – November 6, 2025 – The financial landscape of the United States is at a critical juncture as U.S. household debt has surged to a record-shattering $18.59 trillion in the third quarter of 2025. This unprecedented level, driven by substantial increases in mortgage, credit card, student, and