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What collection debt looks like in America: A mid-year look

UNITED STATES, JUL 7 – Freedom Debt Relief data shows 25% of debt relief seekers had accounts in collections in April 2025 with average balances over $3,000 across multiple overdue accounts.

  • During the spring of 2025, a debt relief company examined information from thousands of individuals actively pursuing assistance with their financial obligations.
  • This analysis followed concerns about widespread debt collection issues affecting American families across the U.S.
  • The review showed that about one in four debt relief seekers had at least one account in collections, with an average balance of $3,027 spread across nearly two accounts.
  • Nevada and Kansas had 27% of people with debt in collections, both averaging balances over $3,900, while Montana had the highest average collection accounts per person at 2.4.
  • These findings highlight significant debt burdens for many Americans seeking relief and underscore the importance of protections like the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
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What collection debt looks like in America: A mid-year look

Freedom Debt Relief reports 25% of Americans seeking debt relief have accounts in collections, averaging over $3,000, often linked to maxed-out credit cards.

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The Billings Gazette broke the news in Billings, United States on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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