Household Debt Rises to $18.78 Trillion in Q4 2025

Published on February 17, 2026

Household debt increased by $191 billion (1.03%) in Q4 2025, reaching $18.78 trillion. The overall rise was driven by increases across all categories, with the largest coming from mortgage balances.

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