U.S. Household Debt Reaches $18.8 Trillion, With Mortgages Accounting for Majority

As of December 2025, U.S. household debt reached $18.8 trillion, with mortgages making up the largest portion at $13.17 trillion or approximately 70%. Credit card balances and auto loans also rose significantly during this period.

By David Beren Tue, May 5, 2026 at 8:11 PM GMT+3 6 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

U.S. Household Debt Reaches $18.8 Trillion, With Mortgages Accounting for Majority

Topics: auto loans credit card balances household debt mortgages personal savings rate

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