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Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted

LFEACNTTDKQ647N • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

194,800.00

Year-over-Year Change

-0.97%

Date Range

4/1/1998 - 10/1/2024

Summary

This trend measures quarterly total debt service payments as a percentage of disposable personal income, without seasonal adjustments. It provides insights into U.S. household financial obligations and debt sustainability.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

The Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted total debt service payments as a percentage of disposable personal income metric represents the share of disposable income that U.S. households allocate towards servicing debt, including mortgage, consumer, and other loan payments. This key indicator helps economists and policymakers assess financial health and vulnerabilities.

Methodology

The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve based on household debt and income statistics.

Historical Context

This trend is used to monitor consumer credit conditions and inform economic and financial stability policies.

Key Facts

  • Debt service payments averaged 9.4% of disposable income in Q4 2022.
  • Ratio reached a peak of 13.2% in 2007 prior to the Great Recession.
  • Trend reflects U.S. household deleveraging since the financial crisis.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures quarterly total debt service payments, including mortgages, consumer loans, and other obligations, as a percentage of U.S. disposable personal income.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This metric provides insights into household financial health and debt sustainability, which are important for understanding consumer credit conditions and informing economic and financial stability policies.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve based on household debt and income statistics.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This trend is used by economists and policymakers to monitor consumer credit conditions and inform decisions related to economic and financial stability policies.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is released quarterly by the Federal Reserve with a lag of approximately three months.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted (LFEACNTTDKQ647N), retrieved from FRED.