The Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland released their new report for the third quarter of 2024.
People are borrowing more loans now than they were a year ago, with the value of loans also seeing an increase.
New figures release from the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland show a rise in car and home improvement loans taken out in the final quarter of 2024.
The value of personal loans also saw a surge, reaching €670m across all categories, and green loan values reached their highest point to date at over €24,000.
Head of Lending at North Midlands Credit Union, Collette O'Connell, says recently things have tapered off slightly but are overall holding strong:
Planning Sought For Midlands Agri-Tourism Project
Niall Horan Announces New Album
Gardaí Charge Two Men OVer Cross-Border Terrorism Investigation
Pedestrian Hopitalised Following St. Patrick's Day Crash
ADHD Services In Midlands Not Fit for Purpose - Laois Senator
Three Men Hospitalised Following Westmeath St. Patrick's Day Attack
Gardaí Searching For Missing Midlands Teen
Laois Man Highlights Irish Cancer Society's Transport Service
Westmeath School Team Aiming To Fly Irish Flag In STEM Racing
Down Syndrome Centre Midlands To Mark 10th Anniversary
Former Laois Post Office Gets Green Light To Convert To Café
Water Safety Laois Recruiting Volunteers
Midlands Teen Caught Driving on M7
Planning Sought For Redevelopment Of Offaly Pub
Midlands Sees Surge In House Prices
Westmeath Lake Drives Surge In Murmuration Tourism
Man Jailed For Role In Midlands Cannabis Grow Operation
Midlands Farmers Warn Of Potential Food Rise Costs Due To Strait Closure
Enterprise Minister Announces European Arbitration Centre
High Court Rules Enoch Burke's Transfer To Castlerea Lawful