US EditionWhat 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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Prostock-studio // Shutterstock What collection debt looks like in America: A mid-year look In April 2025, Freedom Debt Relief reviewed data from tens of thousands of people actively looking for help with their debt. The numbers might be surprising. About one in four has at least one account in collections. The average collection balance is over $3,000. Most debt relief seekers have multiple overdue accounts. Many still use their credit cards,…
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