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.
1,549,679
Residents aged 16 and over
The estimated population aged 16 and over in Northern Ireland was 1,549,679 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 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.