BANKRUPTCY INSIGHTS
August Total Bankruptcy Filings Mark 37th Consecutive Month of Year-Over-Year Increases
August 2025 saw 47,922 bankruptcy filings, a 5.94% from last year and the 37th consecutive month of year-over-year growth. Although the growth in August filings represented the second-lowest percentage increase this year, it reflected a remarkably steady pattern of increases across all major bankruptcy chapters.
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Bankruptcy Bites: Insights from August’s Filings
In this update, Cliff White unpacks what is driving the continued rise in bankruptcies and how trends are playing out across both consumer and business chapters. He also highlights the potential impact of pending legislation and interest rate decisions, and what these shifts could mean for financial professionals in the months ahead.
Watch the video for a concise breakdown of the latest filing patterns, policy developments, and market implications.
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