GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Direct Lending Industry Statistics
Direct lending industry statistics show consistent growth and high demand for alternative lending options outside of traditional banking institutions.
In this post, we will explore key statistics shaping the direct lending industry, providing insights into the global market size, net issuance figures, penetration rates of FinTech companies, and the growth trajectory of SME direct lending markets across different regions. Stay tuned to uncover the latest trends and developments in this dynamic sector.
Statistic 1
"The global digital lending platform market size was valued at $5.29 billion in 2020, which includes direct lending."
Statistic 2
"In 2020, the net issuance of direct lenders in the U.S. amounted to approximately $10.77 billion."
Statistic 3
"As of 2021, the biggest FinTech market worldwide is China with a transaction value of $2.26 trillion, a significant part of which includes direct lending."
Statistic 4
"The Consumer Direct segment of home loans was responsible for 31% of the total originations in 2020."
Statistic 5
"The penetration rate of FinTech companies in lending was at 26% in 2020 globally."
Statistic 6
"The SME’s direct lending market is expected to grow from $85 billion to $90 billion in 2021."
Statistic 7
"In the UK, the market volume lent to businesses by peer-to-peer platforms has gone from £32m in 2011 to over £2bn in 2017."
Statistic 8
"As of the end of October 2018, cumulative lending through P2P platforms in the UK reached £11.048 billion."
Statistic 9
"The average annual return on P2P loans in the US was 13.1% in 2020."
Statistic 10
"In Eastern Europe, the volume of alternative finance, which includes direct lending, reached €338.90m in 2017."
Statistic 11
"In Asia Pacific, the alternative lending market, including direct lending, amounted to approximately $500.45 billion in 2021."
Statistic 12
"Between 2015 and 2017, online lenders, which includes direct lenders, saw a 50% increase in business loans."
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