U.S. Consumer Loan Delinquency Rate Rises to 8% in Q1 2026
The share of U.S. consumer loans at least 30 days past due rose to 4.8 percent in the first quarter of 2026, the highest level since 2017.
marketwatch.comS. 8% in Q1 2026. @FirstSquawk reported that this figure marked a 9-year high. The same data showed the rate reached its highest level since 2017.
Q1 2026 covers the months of January through March of the current year. 8% delinquency rate applies to loans across multiple consumer categories tracked in the quarterly data. No additional quarterly comparisons or category breakdowns were included in the report.
@FirstSquawk reported the increase without attribution to a specific data source or agency. The figures reflect loans that are at minimum 30 days past due. No statements from lenders, regulators, or consumer groups accompanied the data release.
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