The state of SME lending: 2025

2025 was a significant year for SME lending, with shifts in rate expectations, a rise in credit demand, and more requests for asset finance. In this report, we unpack the shifts that mattered most, and what they mean for partners as they refine their strategy for 2026.

What you’ll learn

Key insights include:

  • The broad credit backdrop of 2025 and what drove market movements
  • How SME funding shifted across industries
  • Insights on business age and lending patterns
  • Trends in asset finance and working capital demand and funded volumes
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