Economy
Third Party Collections
August 8, 2025
The average third party collection stood at $1581 in the second quarter.
The average third party collection stood at $1581 in the second quarter.
Household debt broken down by delinquency status
Credit card and mortgage debt are both at least 33% higher than pre-pandemic.
Mortgage originations remain well off the peak set in 2021.
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