Total asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew in February 2023 by 20% compared with the same month in 2022.
In the first two months of 2023, new business was 13% higher than in the same period in 2022, according to new figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA).
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The business new car and commercial vehicle finance sectors reported new business up in February by 46% and 24% respectively, compared with the same month in 2022.
The plant and machinery finance sector also reported new business growth of 18% over the same period.
Geraldine Kilkelly, director of research and chief economist at the FLA, said: “The asset finance market reported a tenth consecutive month of new business growth in February which was more broad-based than in recent months, albeit compared with a relatively subdued February 2022.
“Asset finance new business provided to SMEs and larger businesses increased in February by 16% and 28% respectively.
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By GlobalData“The latest figures clearly demonstrate that the industry is continuing to support businesses to invest and grow in a challenging economic environment.
“Among SMEs, the success rate is high when applying for asset finance, with 95% offered a facility. Furthermore, 93% of SMEs applying for asset finance were satisfied with the outcome of the process compared with only 54% of those applying for a bank loan.”
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