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Debt consolidation trends: How borrowers are managing and paying down debt
Higher borrowing costs are pushing consumers to combine credit card, personal loan and student debt into lower monthly payments, lenders and counselors said.
- On Wednesday, November 12, 2026, a SoFi survey revealed borrowers are increasingly turning to debt consolidation to manage rising monthly payments and high interest rates.
- Two-Thirds of surveyed borrowers identified high interest rates as their most significant financial challenge, complicating their ability to maintain consistent repayment schedules across multiple obligations.
- Credit card debt is the most common liability, causing significant emotional stress for 18% of respondents who struggle to manage several separate payments each month.
- Consolidation offers a solution by streamlining multiple obligations into a single fixed-rate payment, helping borrowers regain financial stability and simplify their monthly routines.
- Borrowers aim for consolidation to free up cash for everyday expenses or boost savings, though many expect to be paying off debt for at least 12 months.
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Debt consolidation trends: How borrowers are managing and paying down debt
SoFi reports that 87% of U.S. borrowers have credit card debt, with many considering consolidation to reduce high monthly payments and improve financial resilience.
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