Tag: SME lending
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Gross lending to UK small and medium-sized businesses reached £5.35 billion in the second quarter of 2026, its highest quarterly level since the pandemic. However, heavier use of overdraft facilities and a fall in applications during the quarter suggest that the headline increase does not tell a simple story of rising confidence. The figures were…
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The Bank of England says UK credit supply exceeds demand, but lenders still prefer larger clients. We examine what this means for invoice discounting, asset finance and SME borrowing choices.