Consumer Lending in the United Kingdom

Consumer lending continues to grow in 2022, with both consumer credit and mortgages/housing recording positive performances. Despite surging inflation and the cost-of-living crisis squeezing household finances, consumers are still able and willing to take out loans. For instance, in card lending, there is increasing polarisation in the reasons why consumers apply for credit.

The Consumer Lending in United Kingdom report establishes the size and structure of the market for ATMs cards, smart cards, credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, pre-paid cards and store cards. It looks at key players in the market (issuers and operators), number of cards in circulation, numbers transactions and value of transactions. It offers strategic analysis of sector forecasts and trends to watch.

Product coverage: Consumer Credit, Mortgages/Housing.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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CONSUMER LENDING IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Consumer lending in 2022: The big picture
2022 key trends
Slowing growth for mortgages/housing amid rising interest rates
Expansion of Buy Now, Pay Later
What next for consumer lending?

MARKET DATA

Table 1 Consumer Lending: Outstanding Balance by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 2 Consumer Lending: Outstanding Balance by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 3 Consumer Lending: Gross Lending by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 4 Consumer Lending: Gross Lending by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 5 Consumer Lending: Non-performing vs Other Loans Outstanding Balance: % Value 2017-2022
Table 6 Mortgages/Housing: Non-performing vs Other Loans Outstanding Balance: % Value 2017-2022
Table 7 Consumer Credit: Non-performing vs Other Loans Outstanding Balance: % Value 2017-2022
Table 8 Card Lending: Non-performing vs Other Loans Outstanding Balance: % Value 2017-2022
Table 9 Forecast Consumer Lending: Outstanding Balance by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 10 Forecast Consumer Lending: Outstanding Balance by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Table 11 Forecast Consumer Lending: Gross Lending by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 12 Forecast Consumer Lending: Gross Lending by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

DISCLAIMER

SOURCES

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CONSUMER CREDIT IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Consumer credit continues to recover
Buy Now, Pay Later gains further momentum
Auto lending growth slows due to supply chain disruptions

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Bank of England base rate set to further increase
Upcoming recession to slow card lending’s recovery over forecast period
Imminent regulation for Buy Now, Pay Later

CATEGORY DATA

Table 13 Consumer Credit: Outstanding Balance by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 14 Consumer Credit: Outstanding Balance by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 15 Consumer Credit: Gross Lending by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 16 Consumer Credit: Gross Lending by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 17 Forecast Consumer Credit: Outstanding Balance by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 18 Forecast Consumer Credit: Outstanding Balance by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Table 19 Forecast Consumer Credit: Gross Lending by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 20 Forecast Consumer Credit: Gross Lending by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027