Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
Santander has become the latest bank to introduce a single debit interest rate (EAR) of 39.9% for arranged overdraft borrowing – customers will pay 9p per day per £100 borrowed, in addition, all unarranged overdraft charges and paid / unpaid item fees will be removed meaning that 86% (six out of seven) of Santander customers…
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Audit, tax and consulting firm RSM has announced growth plans for its creditor services business, including substantial new investments in products, people and premises. As part of a long-term strategy, the firm is further enhancing its product portfolio designed to help businesses manage credit risk among suppliers and customers. Significant investments are being made in…
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Low-income households have seen the fastest rise in the use of consumer debt since the financial crisis, and are too exposed to financial shocks, according to new research published by the Resolution Foundation. The ‘An outstanding balance?’report explores changes in the use of consumer debt – including credit cards, store cards, mail order and hire…
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Helplines for people with money worries are gearing up for one of the busiest times of the year, with a call about debt expected every four minutes throughout January at the according to the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS). Last year, nearly 3,500 debt calls were made to the free Money Advice Service (MAS) helpline…
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Unsecured debt hit a new peak of £14,540 per household in 2019 according to TUC analysis. Meaning that the average household debt is now 31% above its peak before the financial crisis. The analysis shows that unsecured debt per household rose to £14,540 in the third quarter of 2019, which is up £430 on a…
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New data from Barclaycard, which sees nearly half of the nation’s credit and debit card transactions, has revealed that spending on essentials declined 0.9 per cent in December, with supermarkets contracting by 0.9 per cent compared with December 2018. Petrol expenditure also fell by 0.5 per cent. Many retailers also continued to see contractions in…
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New statistics from Comparethemarket.com have revealed the financial consequences of ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ schemes. The survey of over 2,000 UK adults indicates that over two million UK adults who have used ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ schemes (BNPL) have had their credit scores damaged by using these payment schemes, as national levels of consumer debt continue…
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Credit card debts have fallen for first time since July 2013 according the latest Bank of England Money and Credit Banking statistics. The latest figures show that borrowers repaid £100 million in November, reflecting falling demand for consumer lending. The annual growth rate in unsecured consumer lending dropped to 5.7% from 6.1% in October, as…
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More than half of the UK consumers (almost 27 million), will head into 2020 in debt, with almost five million owing over £10,000 in loans and credit, according to a poll conducted by money.co.uk. Money.co.uk polled 2,018 people living in the UK, aged 16-64 years, and found that, not including mortgages, almost two thirds (63%) will…
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According to new research by GoCompare, only 43% of consumers will start the new decade with their finances in good shape. Younger adults are the least optimistic about their finances. Just 29% of 18 to 24-year olds and 26% of 25 to 34-year olds feel they are in good order. In stark contrast, over half…
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Research by credit specialist TotallyMoney and MoneyComms has warned that lenders are putting the squeeze on introductory 0% interest cards for balance transfers. Consumers looking to take charge of their debt in the new year may struggle to find a deal that lasts long enough to clear their debt interest-free. The research shows lenders are…
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Annual household bills have risen by £112 during the past year, according to new statistics from comparethemarket.com. The research which analyses the cost of energy, home and motor insurance since 2015 has shown a relentless rise in bills for households across the country. On average, people are spending £2,707 on these three products over the year…
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Here is an overview of The Money Charity’s latest statistics for December 2019: Personal debt in the UK People in the UK owed £1,665 billion at the end of October 2019. The average total debt per household, including mortgages, was £59,840 and per adult was £31,569, around 111.7% of average earnings. Net mortgage lending rose…
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