About £40 million will be taken out in personal loans this year to cover tax bills or fund divorce settlements and cosmetic surgery.
Sainsbury's Bank said the most popular reasons for taking out a loan were to buy a car, consolidate debt or finance home improvements.
But borrowers also wanted the cash for more unusual reasons, including buying beach huts and paying for flying lessons.
Monday September 8, 2003
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