Personal loans booming as cost of living drives Australians to borrow record amounts
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-06-07 06:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Australian economy
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Crime & Justice, Australia, Economy & Finance, Tax & Budget, Business & Economy
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National debt helpline calls have increased alongside growth in new personal loans, which charged an average 9% interest in March
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