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NUS vice president says payday loan borrowing is having a real impact on students' wellbeing and education
“Research by the NUS suggests as many as 10% of students in vulnerable groups had used payday loans, cash-a-cheque services and doorstep loans, and that students with caring responsibilities are three times more likely to do so than other students.
Payday loan companies offer high interest borrowing, often at more than 4,000%. Although they say the loans are supposed to be run over days rather than months, borrowers often find that costs add up quickly if they extend the borrowing period.
Concerns have been growing after a series of reports from charities highlighted increasing numbers of people falling into debt problems with the loans, and some irresponsible lending by some firms.
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