Borrowing Data

Asset finance statistics in Northern Ireland 2026

Last updated November 2026 · Data to August 2026 · Northern Ireland

Asset finance figures for Northern Ireland, from Borrowing Data and the Office for National Statistics.

£1,160m

Asset finance, 12 months

New asset finance business written by reporting lenders was £1,160 million in Northern Ireland in the 12 months to August 2026.

Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, 12 months to August 2026

Reporting lenders only; new asset finance business written, 12 months to August 2026.

£256m

Plant and machinery finance

New plant and machinery finance business written by reporting lenders was £256 million in Northern Ireland in the 12 months to August 2026.

Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, 12 months to August 2026

Reporting lenders only; new plant and machinery finance business written, 12 months to August 2026.

£316m

Commercial vehicle finance

New commercial vehicle finance business written by reporting lenders was £316 million in Northern Ireland in the 12 months to August 2026.

Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, 12 months to August 2026

Reporting lenders only; new commercial vehicle finance business written, 12 months to August 2026.

£604m

Lease and hire purchase

New lease and hire purchase business written by reporting lenders was £604 million in Northern Ireland in the 12 months to August 2026.

Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, 12 months to August 2026

Reporting lenders only; new lease and hire purchase business written, 12 months to August 2026.

£284m

Operating leasing

New operating leasing business written by reporting lenders was £284 million in Northern Ireland in the 12 months to August 2026.

Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, 12 months to August 2026

Reporting lenders only; new operating leasing business written, 12 months to August 2026.

£533m

Direct asset finance

New direct asset finance business written by reporting lenders was £533 million in Northern Ireland in the 12 months to August 2026.

Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, 12 months to August 2026

Reporting lenders only; new direct asset finance business written, 12 months to August 2026.

£261m

Broker-introduced finance

New broker-introduced asset finance business written by reporting lenders was £261 million in Northern Ireland in the 12 months to August 2026.

Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, 12 months to August 2026

Reporting lenders only; new broker-introduced asset finance business written, 12 months to August 2026.

Key points

New asset finance business written by reporting lenders was £1,160 million in Northern Ireland in the 12 months to August 2026. New plant and machinery finance business written by reporting lenders was £256 million in Northern Ireland in the 12 months to August 2026. New commercial vehicle finance business written by reporting lenders was £316 million in Northern Ireland in the 12 months to August 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How much new asset finance business was written by reporting lenders in Northern Ireland in the 12 months to August 2026?

New asset finance business written by reporting lenders was £1,160 million in Northern Ireland in the 12 months to August 2026.

How much new plant and machinery finance business was written by reporting lenders in Northern Ireland in the 12 months to August 2026?

New plant and machinery finance business written by reporting lenders was £256 million in Northern Ireland in the 12 months to August 2026.

How much new commercial vehicle finance business was written by reporting lenders in Northern Ireland in the 12 months to August 2026?

New commercial vehicle finance business written by reporting lenders was £316 million in Northern Ireland in the 12 months to August 2026.