Category: Mortgages & Financing
Mortgages & Financing market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Consumer Lending in Germany
Consumer Lending in Germany In 2023, Germany’s consumer lending landscape was characterised by a complex interplay of economic challenges and consumer behaviour. While the market was recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, it faced headwinds from ongoing geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressur ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Austria
Consumer Lending in Austria Loans became more expensive for consumers in 2023, as a result of the European Central Bank's interest rate policy, with rates rising in response to high inflation in the EU since the energy crisis broke out in 2022 and the war in Ukraine began. The European Central Bank’ ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in the United Arab Emirates
Consumer Lending in the United Arab Emirates Despite rising inflation, increasing mortgage rates and interest rates, consumer lending in the United Arab Emirates remains buoyant in 2023. The local economy’s recovery and expansion are influencing the momentum of consumer lending, but geopolitical ten ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in South Korea
Consumer Lending in South Korea Gross consumer lending’s growth is continuing to outperform outstanding balance, driven by card lending, as local consumers spend more with the reopening of society and cross-border travel. However, outstanding balance on card lending (encompassing card purchases and ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Greece
Consumer Lending in Greece The growth of gross lending in consumer lending for 2023 is moderate and slower than what was anticipated a year ago. Factors such as surging inflation, an escalating energy crisis exacerbated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine (with its effects fully realised in 2023), an ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Hungary
Consumer Lending in Hungary The initial optimism of early 2022 was abruptly dampened by the end of the year, and this has persisted throughout 2023. The sharp rise in borrowing costs coupled with a decline in disposable incomes due to high inflation has compelled Hungarians to reassess their budgets ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in the US
Consumer Lending in the US The primary challenges facing consumer lending in 2023 have been a continuation of 2022’s twin factors of higher inflation and increasing interest rates. While the story in 2022 was one of largely unchecked inflation affecting much of the US economy, 2023 has really zeroed ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Malaysia
Consumer Lending in Malaysia Towards the end of the review period, many local consumers took out personal loans to cope with higher financial burdens. Malaysian banks have offered personal loans with more flexible repayment plans and more appealing terms when required. The economic uncertainty in Ma ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Saudi Arabia
Consumer Lending in Saudi Arabia Consumer lending in Saudi Arabia is on the upturn, as the Kingdom has generally recovered from the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreso, due to consumer behaviour and expenditures unwaveringly affected by the pandemic, along with 15% VAT, consumer lending is ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Italy
Consumer Lending in Italy Consumer lending in Italy maintained positive, albeit modest growth in current value terms in 2023, as ongoing economic uncertainty led many Italians to retain a cautious attitude towards borrowing. Factors such as high inflation rates, increasing ECB interest rates and hig ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Norway
Consumer Lending in Norway The year 2023 was another prosperous year for consumer lending in Norway although growth was lower than previous years. The exceptionally high levels of consumer lending seen in 2021 and 2022 were boosted by the shift back to normal lifestyles post-pandemic, with credit so ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Turkey
Consumer Lending in Turkey In 2023, consumer lending has witnessed a surge in current value growth, despite soaring inflation rates that have caused substantial economic challenges for consumers. Unpredictable fluctuations in the cost of living and foreign exchange rates have made consumers more rel ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Romania
Consumer Lending in Romania Consumer lending in Romania for the year 2023 portrays a nuanced landscape influenced by several key factors. The confluence of increasing interest rates, high inflation, and the geopolitical context shaped by the Russian invasion of Ukraine has collectively dampened Roma ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Singapore
Consumer Lending in Singapore Consumer lending in Singapore is exhibiting positive growth in 2023, displaying a robust recovery from the pandemic's impact since 2022. Notably, card lending has emerged as a significant driver of growth in overall consumer lending, coinciding with the country's ongoin ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Vietnam
Consumer Lending in Vietnam In 2023, the State Bank of Vietnam implemented measures to promote consumer lending for daily needs. To encourage banks to increase their lending activities, including consumer lending, the State Bank issued Circular No. 06/2023/TT-NHNN on 28 June 2023, amending and suppl ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Sweden
Consumer Lending in Sweden Gross lending in Sweden registered positive, yet slower growth in 2022, as the uncertain economic environment, exacerbated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, led to a decline in consumer confidence. In August 2022, the annual inflation rate soared to almost 10%, the highe ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Morocco
Consumer Lending in Morocco While Morocco saw dynamic demand for consumer lending immediately post-pandemic as retailers and foodservice outlets reopened their doors to consumers, from September 2022 the market has been impacted by soaring prices impacting purchasing power across households. This tr ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Argentina
Consumer Lending in Argentina The credit market in Argentina remains highly restricted, primarily constrained to personal loans. The funds that banks receive from their clients are predominantly funnelled into a financial instrument called Leliq, which offers a lucrative high-interest rate. This mon ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Poland
Consumer Lending in Poland In 2023, Poland’s inflation rate remains in double-digits and many households are experiencing a deterioration in living conditions. The uncertain macroeconomic situation, high interest rates and the depreciation of real incomes has caused a slowdown in the consumer credit ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Israel
Consumer Lending in Israel In 2023, the Bank of Israel implemented a significant benchmark interest rate hike. This resulted in a sharp increase in mortgage payments, impacting individuals who hold mortgages and loans. The aggressive interest rate hikes have escalated mortgage and loan holding costs ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in the United Kingdom
Consumer Lending in the United Kingdom In comparison with Eurozone countries, the UK economy has continued to be impacted by high inflation and the soaring cost of living in 2023. While rising electricity and gas prices drove inflation in 2022, they have been gradually decreasing in 2023, and what i ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Egypt
Consumer Lending in Egypt Consumer credit and lending have experienced substantial growth in the past year. In March 2023, the Central Bank of Egypt reported a significant increase in consumer credit. The rise is attributed to an increase in both local and foreign currency liquidity, shifts in consu ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in the Philippines
Consumer Lending in the Philippines At the beginning of 2023, the industry anticipated a surge in consumer lending demand as Filipinos resumed spending as the country emerged out of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A substantial share of consumers also resorted to loans to manage their expenses. ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Indonesia
Consumer Lending in Indonesia The consumer lending category has experienced another strong performance in Indonesia in 2023. Gross lending has shown further positive growth during the year, along similar lines to 2022. Improving economic conditions as a result of people's increased mobility since th ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Taiwan
Consumer Lending in Taiwan In 2023, the total credit amount in Taiwan surged over the previous year. This figure has doubled since pre-pandemic levels at the end of 2019. Taiwan's financial landscape boasts a multitude of institutions holding significant liquid funds. Taiwanese consumers are increas ... Read More
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