The fall in July’s net lending total was the fastest drop since last July. As investment activity remained healthy and the economic recovery remains solid, it is likely that lenders restricted further payment holidays in July, which led to a rise in repayments. Looking ahead, we think a slow recovery in investment and tight credit conditions will continue to weigh on lending this year.
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