Asset finance figures for the North East, from Borrowing Data and the Office for National Statistics.
£1,890m
Asset finance, 12 months
New asset finance business written by reporting lenders was £1,890 million in the North East 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.
£380m
Plant and machinery finance
New plant and machinery finance business written by reporting lenders was £380 million in the North East 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.
£498m
Commercial vehicle finance
New commercial vehicle finance business written by reporting lenders was £498 million in the North East 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.
£985m
Lease and hire purchase
New lease and hire purchase business written by reporting lenders was £985 million in the North East 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.
£440m
Operating leasing
New operating leasing business written by reporting lenders was £440 million in the North East 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.
£799m
Direct asset finance
New direct asset finance business written by reporting lenders was £799 million in the North East 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.
£385m
Broker-introduced finance
New broker-introduced asset finance business written by reporting lenders was £385 million in the North East 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.
2,291,470
Residents aged 16 and over
The estimated population aged 16 and over in the North East was 2,291,470 at mid-2025.
Source: Population estimates - local authority based by single year of age (Nomis NM_2002_1), mid-year estimates, Office for National Statistics, 30 June 2025
ONS mid-year population estimates as returned by the Nomis 'Aged 16+' category, rebased to Census 2021 and 2022 where applicable. Usual residents.
Frequently asked questions
How much new asset finance business was written by reporting lenders in the North East in the 12 months to August 2026?
New asset finance business written by reporting lenders was £1,890 million in the North East in the 12 months to August 2026.
How much new plant and machinery finance business was written by reporting lenders in the North East in the 12 months to August 2026?
New plant and machinery finance business written by reporting lenders was £380 million in the North East in the 12 months to August 2026.
How much new commercial vehicle finance business was written by reporting lenders in the North East in the 12 months to August 2026?
New commercial vehicle finance business written by reporting lenders was £498 million in the North East in the 12 months to August 2026.