US Consumer Debt Rises 2.9% to $18.56 Trillion in September, Equifax Says

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U.S. consumer debt rose 2.9% year over year to $18.56 trillion in September 2026.
Mortgage debt, including home equity loans, totaled $13.77 trillion, accounting for 74.2% of consumer debt.
Auto loan and lease balances increased 3.7% year over year to $1.74 trillion.
Bankcard balances climbed 3.9% year over year to $1.13 trillion.
The bankcard severe balance delinquency rate, covering payments at least 60 days overdue, fell 9 basis points year over year to 2.74%.

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US Consumer Debt Rises 2.9% to $18.56 Trillion in September, Equifax Says

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