Loans to Irish households fell at a rate of 3.7% in the year to the end of September 2012. The figure is the same as at the end of August, according to new figures from the Central Bank.
Lending for house purchases was 2% lower on an annual basis in September, while lending for consumption and other purposes declined by 8.4% over the same period.
During the month of September lending to households fell by €88m, following a net monthly decrease of €500m during August.
Developments in September were driven by a decline in loans for consumption and other purposes of €99m, while loans for house purchase increased by €11m during the month.
