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Our Research Team regularly publishes figures on industry trends for the asset, motor and consumer finance sectors (see research articles on this page or on the Research page).

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Lenders fight back against motor fraudLenders fight back against motor fraud

31 Aug 2010

Lenders and dealers are working together to tackle motor finance fraud. The Finance & Leasing Association's statistics show that only 8.7% of attempted motor finance frauds succeed. And of those that do succeed, 44% of the cars involved are recovered by lenders.
Finance House Base Rate (FHBR) is 1.0% for September 2010Finance House Base Rate (FHBR) is 1.0% for September 2010

27 Aug 2010

The FHBR will be 1.0% for September 2010, which represents no change compared with August 2010.
Falling credit demand reflects economic uncertaintyFalling credit demand reflects economic uncertainty

26 Aug 2010

Low consumer confidence in the economy is affecting the take-up of consumer credit products. This is the implication of the latest consumer credit figures from the Finance & Leasing Association, which show that consumers used 8% less credit in the 12 months to June 2010 than in the previous 12 months.
FLA offers motor dealers free training on the Consumer Credit DirectiveFLA offers motor dealers free training on the Consumer Credit Directive

24 Aug 2010

The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has revised its Specialist Automotive Finance (SAF) Competence Test and SAF Reference Material to provide dealers with the very latest knowledge on finance products and regulation.
First growth in asset finance since September 2008First growth in asset finance since September 2008

23 Aug 2010

June this year saw growth in new asset finance (leasing and hire purchase), including commercial vehicles and other business equipment, for the first time since September 2008.
Confused about car finance?Confused about car finance?

18 Aug 2010

Buying a car this September with the new '60' number plate? Looking to buy before the VAT rate goes up to 20% in January? September is always a busy month for the car industry as motorists seek out the best deals on new cars, but the range of finance products available can be confusing.
UK business recovery could be hit by new accounting rulesUK business recovery could be hit by new accounting rules

17 Aug 2010

Proposals published today by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), could mean that asset finance - the largest source of debt finance for UK businesses - will be more difficult to obtain. The Finance & Leasing Association warned that this would hamper the country?s economic recovery, which depends on strong business investment.
More than 250,000 use forecourt finance for car purchases this yearMore than 250,000 use forecourt finance for car purchases this year

16 Aug 2010

In the first six months of 2010, more people used dealer finance than personal loans or savings to make a new car purchase. New figures show that 264,377 people used forecourt finance to buy a new car, which was 49.4% of all new cars sold to consumers. The number of new cars bought on finance was up 26% in the first half of 2010.
Second-charge mortgage lenders repossess 50% fewer propertiesSecond-charge mortgage lenders repossess 50% fewer properties

12 Aug 2010

Repossessions for second-charge mortgages were halved in the second quarter of 2010, compared with Q2 2009 according to latest figures from the Finance & Leasing Association.
Get directed to the right advice on car financeGet directed to the right advice on car finance

28 Jul 2010

The SAF Approved Dealer Directory (www.FinancingYourCar.org.uk) is the latest in a range of online tools provided by the Financing & Leasing Association (FLA) to help car buyers decide which finance deal is right for them. The Directory includes the contact details of all dealerships that have achieved SAF Approved status under the FLA?s initiative to raise the standard of finance advice offered in dealer showrooms.