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Household Debt Hits Record $18.8 Trillion as Mortgages and Auto Loans Rise

The New York Fed’s latest snapshot shows stable top-line credit metrics alongside concentrated stress for younger and lower‑income borrowers.

84-Month Auto Loans Hit Record Share as Buyers Stretch to Afford New Cars