Loans and Borrowing

Loans and Borrowing Market Research

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    Personal lenders must adapt to meet the changing preferences of borrowers while navigating an increasingly competitive landscape. Amr Hamdi, Finance Analyst ..."
    While the current economic climate has fostered a defensive consumer mindset, stronger economic performance over the next year will stimulate more demand for loans.Brian O'Connor, Category Director - Irish Reports ..."
    Interest rate rises have made loans more expensive, but demand remains high, both for aspirational goals and debt consolidation. Lewis Cone, Associate Director - Financial Services ..."
    The rising cost of borrowing has changed the strategic objectives of some firms and it is vital that lenders adapt to these and offer support in challenging times. Lewis Cone, Associate Director - Financial Services ..."
    BNPL is a strong challenger to traditional credit products, and the cost-of-living crisis has made this option more appealing. Stefania Apostol, Innovation Analyst ..."
    Those who stand out in the BNPL space will be the ones able to own the customer relationship across shopping, payments, and banking touchpoints. Amr Hamdi, Finance Analyst ..."
    At a time of economic difficulty, lender flexibility and communication is vital. The industry must also ensure there are viable exit paths to reduce loan defaults. Lewis Cone, Associate Director - Financial Services ..."
     “Although the ultimate destiny of federal student loan forgiveness hangs in limbo preceding a Supreme Court ruling, student loan customers have already adjusted their attitudes in anticipation of a changing educational lending landscape. Focus on interest rates has subsided in favor of customer service and digital offerings, showing that customers..."
    "Personal loans lending has gradually recovered from the impact of COVID-19 but remains below pre-pandemic levels. The rising cost of living provides a new challenge for lenders, as a cautious consumer mindset and rising interest rates will dampen demand for new loans throughout 2023." - Greta Staselyte, Financial Services Analyst, December..."
    “The current economic situation will mean that lenders will be more selective when undertaking borrowing agreements. Lenders are likely going to focus on profitable areas, meaning financial institutions need to identify the sectors they would like to target and focus on meeting the finance needs in these. However, they must..."
    “The buy now, pay later financing market has grown substantially, especially since the onset of the pandemic and the growth in online shopping. The market offers a consumer-centric and flexible alternative way to shop. The cost of living crisis and growing pressure on household finances will open up the benefits..."
    “With a recession likely, it is expected that more borrowers, developers and businesses alike, will turn to bridging to provide them with the means to still be able to complete projects and to maintain cash flow levels. Bridging lenders must ensure that borrowers have sufficient exit routes if they do..."