Borrowing Data

Asset finance statistics in England 2026

Last updated November 2026 · Data to August 2026 · England

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

£35.4bn

Asset finance, 12 months

New asset finance business written by reporting lenders was £35.4 billion in England 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.

£7,390m

Plant and machinery finance

New plant and machinery finance business written by reporting lenders was £7,390 million in England 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.

£9,510m

Commercial vehicle finance

New commercial vehicle finance business written by reporting lenders was £9,510 million in England 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.

£18.4bn

Lease and hire purchase

New lease and hire purchase business written by reporting lenders was £18.4 billion in England 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.

£8,540m

Operating leasing

New operating leasing business written by reporting lenders was £8,540 million in England 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.

£15.4bn

Direct asset finance

New direct asset finance business written by reporting lenders was £15.4 billion in England 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.

£7,500m

Broker-introduced finance

New broker-introduced asset finance business written by reporting lenders was £7,500 million in England 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 £35.4 billion in England in the 12 months to August 2026. New plant and machinery finance business written by reporting lenders was £7,390 million in England in the 12 months to August 2026. New commercial vehicle finance business written by reporting lenders was £9,510 million in England in the 12 months to August 2026.

Frequently asked questions

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

New asset finance business written by reporting lenders was £35.4 billion in England in the 12 months to August 2026.

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

New plant and machinery finance business written by reporting lenders was £7,390 million in England in the 12 months to August 2026.

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

New commercial vehicle finance business written by reporting lenders was £9,510 million in England in the 12 months to August 2026.