Among homeowners that were surveyed in the United States between June and July 2021, an overwhelming majority of almost 60 million were highly confident they would be able to pay the next month’s mortgage. On the other hand, over 3.8 million homeowners reported that they had no confidence to pay or would defer the next mortgage payment.
Number of homeowners with a mortgage in the United States in 2021, by ability to pay next month's payment
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US Census Bureau. (July 14, 2021). Number of homeowners with a mortgage in the United States in 2021, by ability to pay next month's payment (in million) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 18, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1251422/confidence-to-pay-next-monthly-mortgage-usa/
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