Research
Welcome to the research and statistics pages.
The work of the FLA's research team provides members with a unique source of data on the asset, consumer and motor finance industries. Collected from members on a monthly basis, industry data are published by the FLA on a range of measures. Members use survey results to track market trends and benchmark their company's performance. Industry statistics are important for lobbying and representing members' interests to government and regulators and they form the basis of discussion for the FLA's regular meetings with the Bank of England on credit conditions.
In addition to our regular member reports and subscription based statistical services, the FLA commissions bespoke research projects to support it's lobbying work.
For further information contact statistics@fla.org.uk
Recent news
Finance House Base Rate (FHBR) is 1.0% for March 2010-
26 Feb 2010
The FHBR will be 1.0% for March 2010, which represents no change compared with February 2010. 
Christmas spending prompts sharp rise in retail instalment credit-
22 Feb 2010
Store instalment credit rose sharply in December as savvy consumers looked to use credit sensibly to meet specific purchase needs. Consumers spent 17% more using instalment credit in the run up to Christmas 2009 than they did in 2008, according to new figures from the Finance & Leasing Association. 
December sees record rate of growth in dealer finance for new cars-
15 Feb 2010
Figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association show that the number of new cars bought by consumers using dealer finance in December 2009 grew by a record rate of 91% compared to December 2008. In the final quarter of 2009, volumes increased by 56% compared with Q4 2008.
