United States Loans to Private Sector
Jul 2026 · Monthly
Loans to private sector rose to USD 2,944.9953 billion in August 2026 from USD 2,899.498 billion in July. The August figure compares with USD 2,682.1466 billion a year earlier and is the highest since May 2020, when the series peaked at USD 3,035.646 billion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Loans to private sector in the United States fell to USD 2,899.33 billion in July 2026, down from USD 2,905.14 billion in June. The figure remains below the all-time high of USD 3,035.65 billion recorded in May 2020. The series dates back to January 1947.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,899 | $2,905 | $3,036May 2020 | $11Jan 1947 | 1947 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Loans to Private Sector in United States averaged $1,469 from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of $3,036 in May 2020 and a record low of $11 in Jan 1947. The series is reported monthly with history from 1947.
Loans to Private Sector is a measure of loans extended to the private sector in the United States. The indicator is expressed in USD Billions and reported on a monthly basis. The series begins in January 1947 and runs through July 2026, covering the full historical span of the data.
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Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis · Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)
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