Delinquencies

But other positive factors in the economy are limiting the potential damage, economists say, like low unemployment.

Fewer loans means less consumer spending, and less consumer spending means lower inflation.

They're setting aside more cash to cover delinquencies and taking closer looks at prospective borrowers.

Government relief checks helped.

April saw the biggest one-month jump in U.S. home loan delinquencies ever.

It can be indication to banks that you're unlikely to pay at all.

Oh, and the interest on that outstanding debt? It's getting more expensive.

Consumer advocates say it's time to loosen restrictions imposed after the housing collapse.

Some farmers are “quietly exiting” because they can’t make a profit.

The total debt carried by Americans has reached yet another record high — $13.5 trillion in the last quarter, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Household debt is now $837 billion higher than its previous peak in 2008. What’s behind rising household debt, and is it something to be concerned about, especially […]