Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
American Default tracks indicators using data from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, including Phantom Debt and CFPB Consumer Complaint Volume. This page links to the indicators and the source website.
American Default tracks indicators using data from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, including Phantom Debt and CFPB Consumer Complaint Volume. This page links to the indicators and the source website. Data is parsed from the source's published reports and published data via the Claude API — the method varies by indicator.
Indicators from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
| Indicator | Reading | Trend | Frequency | ADI Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom Debt | $43.9B Current | rising | Annual | Context |
| CFPB Consumer Complaint Volume | 706.686K Current | rising | Monthly | Context |
How We Get This Data
Attribution & Licensing
Data attributed to: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Official source: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/
The tracked U.S. government data is generally public-domain material. Check the linked agency source and any republisher terms for exceptions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does American Default track from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?
American Default tracks indicators using data from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, including Phantom Debt and CFPB Consumer Complaint Volume. This page links to the indicators and the source website.
How often is Consumer Financial Protection Bureau data measured?
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau data is parsed from the source's published reports and published data via the Claude API — the method varies by indicator. Observation frequency varies by indicator: annual, monthly.
Is Consumer Financial Protection Bureau data free to use?
The tracked U.S. government data is generally public-domain material. Check the linked agency source and any republisher terms for exceptions.
What American Distress Index components use Consumer Financial Protection Bureau data?
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau indicators provide supplementary context for household financial distress tracking but are not directly in the ADI composite calculation.