Total real estate debt held its ground in August, as a rise in commercial debt was offset by a drop in residential. The rise in the former can be explained by rent arrears, particularly in the retail sector. The fall in the latter looks odd given continued high mortgage demand. But we suspect it reflects a rising share of non-bank lending. Looking ahead, overall debt levels look set for a period of stability.
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