Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau publishes consumer credit market reports, complaint data, and financial well-being indices used to track household financial stress.
American Default tracks 2 indicators from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, including Phantom Debt and CFPB Consumer Complaint Volume. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau publishes consumer credit market reports, complaint data, and financial well-being indices used to track household financial stress. 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 | $65.3B Current | rising | annual | Context |
| CFPB Consumer Complaint Volume | 687.622K Current | rising | monthly | Context |
How We Get This Data
Attribution & Licensing
Data attributed to: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Official source: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/
Federal government data is in the public domain. American Default provides full attribution per each agency's terms of use. FRED-hosted data use is subject to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Terms of Use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What data does Consumer Financial Protection Bureau publish?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau publishes consumer credit market reports, complaint data, and financial well-being indices used to track household financial stress.
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?
Yes. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a public institution and its data is freely available. American Default provides proper attribution per the source's terms of use.
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.