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What is the average percentage of typical Americans’ gross income used for mortgage and consumer debt payments each month?

According to the Federal Reserve, Americans spend about 11.89% of their monthly gross income on mortgage and consumer debt payments. Homeowners (those with mortgages) spend about 15.27% of their gross income on monthly payments for their loans and credit card debt.

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