Business Credit Demand Shows Late-Year Surge

Business Credit Demand Shows Late-Year Surge

Overall business credit demand in Australia rose by 5.1 per cent in December 2025 compared to the previous year, according to Equifax’s Business Market Pulse. This increase was primarily driven by a 6.1 per cent surge in business loan applications, signalling renewed confidence among Australian businesses. Equifax is a global data, analytics, and technology company, that provides insights for businesses. Its Business Market Pulse analyses credit…

Credit demand rises as businesses gear up for growth

Credit demand rose solidly in December, marking a strong finish to the year, as businesses made necessary preparations to boost growth. The latest Equifax Business Market Pulse report shows that overall business credit demand increased 5.1 per cent year-on-year in December.  The increase was driven by a 6.1 per cent uplift in demand for business loans, followed by a rise in demand for asset finance loans (up 5.8 per cent). However, trade credit …