UK:
What Really Matters: High-cost Lending – A Complex Balancing Act
14 March 2023
AlixPartners
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High-cost lenders can be a critical source of finance for
individuals who are unable to access traditional lending. However,
servicing the market of an estimated 10 million people in the UK is
fraught with complexity.
Our report below outlines why industry players must strike a
balance between treating customers fairly and running a profitable
business, against a backdrop of tightening regulation, the
cost-of-living crisis, and a high-interest rate environment.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
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