Total US consumer credit rose by $8.05 billion in January 2026, following an upwardly revised $25.20 billion gain in December and below market expectations of a $12 billion increase. It is equivalent to an increase of about 1.9% at an annual rate. Revolving credit increased by $4.71 billion in January, after increasing $12.39 billion in December. Nonrevolving credit, which includes auto and student loans, rose $3.34 billion in January, following a $12.81 billion gain in the previous month.
