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How interest affects debt
Interest is essentially a charge for borrowing money, added to your outstanding loan balance. Even if you're making repayments, high interest rates can mean your debt grows faster than you pay it off. This cap aims to slow that growth, potentially helping more graduates reduce their overall debt over time.
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