WalletHub, Miami, reported this week that total household debt fell to $17.12 trillion in the first quarter as consumers paid down nearly $140 billion in debt during that period. Separately, the Federal Reserve of New York took a slightly different tack, reporting an increase in total household debt in the first quarter by $148 billion (0.9%) to $17.05 trillion.
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New York Fed Posts TALF Term Sheet
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York last week posted a term sheet indicating servicing advances are eligible collateral for borrowing from the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan facility, also known as TALF.

New York Fed Warns of Financial System ‘Pre-Mortem’ Cyber Risk
In a new report, the Federal Reserve of New York warns a sustained cyber attack on the U.S. financial system could result in “significant spillover” and widespread disruption.