High Street Banking Statistics
August 24, 2016
The BBA published today High Street Banking statistics, the data does not suggest that borrowing patterns have been unduly affected by the Brexit vote.
Net mortgage borrowing and consumer credit annual growth are identical to the figures in June at 3% and 6% respectively.
Mortgage approvals for house purchases were 19% lower in July than a year earlier.
To read the BBA High Street Banking statistics report in full click here
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