The 2026 SME Finance Reset: Why Credit Is Recovering but Still Expensive
SME lending is recovering unevenly, but high rates, tighter risk tests, and weaker collateral values still make the true cost of finance demanding.
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SME lending is recovering unevenly, but high rates, tighter risk tests, and weaker collateral values still make the true cost of finance demanding.
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