Orlando among most debt-ridden major metros in US

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Orlando, Miami and Tampa are among the top 10 large metros with the most non-mortgage debt in the country, according to a study by LendingTree.

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The research examines non-mortgage debt of the 50 largest metros in the U.S. Non-mortgage debt includes auto loans, student loans, credit cards, personal loans and other types of debt excluding mortgages.

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The study found 97.7% of residents in Orlando (No. 7 most debt-ridden in the U.S.) carry non-mortgage debts and owe an average of $43,888.

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