DebtBusters’ Q2 Debt Index reveals that high-interest personal loans continue to strain consumers, with the average portion of income needed to service debt rising to 70% — the highest level recorded since 2017.
22 August 2025 DebtBusters’ Q2 Debt Index reveals that high-interest personal loans continue to strain consumers, with the average portion of income needed to service debt rising to 70% — the highest level recorded since 2017.
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