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Credit Stress, Liquidity Pressure & Diverging Borrower Behaviour — TransUnion’s Q1 2026 Insights

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TransUnion SA’s Ayesha Hatea unpacks the Q1 2026 Industry Insights Report, revealing diverging credit trends across bank and non‑bank personal loans, rising credit card repayment pressure, resilient vehicle finance demand, and growing reliance on short‑term liquidity tools. Ayesha explains what these shifts mean for consumers, lenders and the broader credit ecosystem in 2026.
9 Jul English South Africa Business

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