BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Consumer debt climbed across much of the United States in 2025, but nowhere more than in Maryland, according to a new analysis from LendingTree.
The report shows that Maryland residents increased their debt balances by 10.3% in 2025 — the largest jump of any state.
Total average debt rose from $170,251 to $187,750 between 2024 and 2025, driven largely by gains in mortgage balances and personal loans…