Banks turn down almost 1 in 5 loan applications A survey shows that while demand for credit among smaller and medium-sized businesses remains low, almost one in five loan applications are still being declined by the banks. Business • 26 Jun 13
Banks turn down almost 1 in 5 loan applications A survey shows that while demand for credit among smaller and medium-sized businesses remains low, almost one in five loan applications are still being declined by the banks. Business • 26 Jun 13
Appeals for larger credit refusals needed - CRO The head of the Credit Review Office has called for an extension to the limit at which SMEs can appeal refusals for credit. Business • 14 Jun 13
Appeals for larger credit refusals needed - CRO The head of the Credit Review Office has called for an extension to the limit at which SMEs can appeal refusals for credit. Business • 14 Jun 13
Bank of Ireland on target for SME lending Bank of Ireland has said it approved 25% more funding for Small and Medium Enterprises in the first three months of the year. Business • 13 May 13
Bank of Ireland on target for SME lending Bank of Ireland has said it approved 25% more funding for Small and Medium Enterprises in the first three months of the year. Business • 13 May 13
Credit constraints affect minority of SMEs - ESRI At most one in nine small and medium businesses in Ireland are affected by constraints on lending available to them, according to new research. Business • 19 Apr 13
Credit constraints affect minority of SMEs - ESRI At most one in nine small and medium businesses in Ireland are affected by constraints on lending available to them, according to new research. Business • 19 Apr 13
Half of loans to SMEs are non-performing Half the €50 billion loans to small and medium firms are non-performing, according to the head of supervision at the Central Bank. Business • 11 Apr 13
Half of loans to SMEs are non-performing Half the €50 billion loans to small and medium firms are non-performing, according to the head of supervision at the Central Bank. Business • 11 Apr 13
Bank of Ireland approves €1 billion for SMEs Bank of Ireland has approved €1 billion in new and increased lending to Irish small and medium sized businesses in the first quarter of 2013 Business • 08 Apr 13
Bank of Ireland approves €1 billion for SMEs Bank of Ireland has approved €1 billion in new and increased lending to Irish small and medium sized businesses in the first quarter of 2013 Business • 08 Apr 13
Lending to SMEs down 5% in 2012 Lending to small and medium enterprises by Irish banks fell by €1.4 billion, or 5%, in 2012. Business • 27 Mar 13
Lending to SMEs down 5% in 2012 Lending to small and medium enterprises by Irish banks fell by €1.4 billion, or 5%, in 2012. Business • 27 Mar 13
1,100 jobs 'saved' by Credit Review Office rulings The Credit Review Office has saved 1,100 jobs since it was established, an Oireachtas Comittee has heard. Business • 20 Feb 13
1,100 jobs 'saved' by Credit Review Office rulings The Credit Review Office has saved 1,100 jobs since it was established, an Oireachtas Comittee has heard. Business • 20 Feb 13
NPRF unveils new funds for SME sector The National Pensions Reserve Fund is to commit up to €500m to three new funds set up to invest in Irish businesses, provide loans and help restructure troubled SMEs. Business • 09 Jan 13
NPRF unveils new funds for SME sector The National Pensions Reserve Fund is to commit up to €500m to three new funds set up to invest in Irish businesses, provide loans and help restructure troubled SMEs. Business • 09 Jan 13
SMEs waiting 62 days on average to get paid The Small Firms Association has said that late payments are strangling small business. Business • 07 Jan 13
SMEs waiting 62 days on average to get paid The Small Firms Association has said that late payments are strangling small business. Business • 07 Jan 13
SMEs facing insurance problems - Labour Senator Difficulties being faced by smaller companies in securing a renewal of their insurance policies at the former Quinn Insurance have been raised in the Seanad. Business • 11 Dec 12
SMEs facing insurance problems - Labour Senator Difficulties being faced by smaller companies in securing a renewal of their insurance policies at the former Quinn Insurance have been raised in the Seanad. Business • 11 Dec 12
Country emerging from worst of crisis - Noonan Finance Minister Michael Noonan has said there are manifest signs that the country is emerging from the worst of the crisis and the efforts of the Irish people are leading to success. Business • 05 Dec 12
Country emerging from worst of crisis - Noonan Finance Minister Michael Noonan has said there are manifest signs that the country is emerging from the worst of the crisis and the efforts of the Irish people are leading to success. Business • 05 Dec 12
Credit demand from SMEs increasing Demand for credit from small and medium sized companies is low but increasing, and the decline rate at the banks is falling. Business • 28 Nov 12
Credit demand from SMEs increasing Demand for credit from small and medium sized companies is low but increasing, and the decline rate at the banks is falling. Business • 28 Nov 12
SME owners' pension payments not hit by recession A conference on pensions has heard that 72% of self-employed people and SME owners plan to maintain or increase their pension contributions despite financial pressures on their business. Business • 25 Sep 12
SME owners' pension payments not hit by recession A conference on pensions has heard that 72% of self-employed people and SME owners plan to maintain or increase their pension contributions despite financial pressures on their business. Business • 25 Sep 12
Accountancy bodies launch SME guide to aid lending The Business Plan Guide, developed by Ireland's four accountancy bodies has been launched to help businesses secure loans. Business • 04 Sep 12
Accountancy bodies launch SME guide to aid lending The Business Plan Guide, developed by Ireland's four accountancy bodies has been launched to help businesses secure loans. Business • 04 Sep 12
AIB says it has exceeded SME lending targets AIB said today that it has exceeded its Small and Medium Enterprises' lending targets of €3 billion in 2011. Business • 06 Aug 12
AIB says it has exceeded SME lending targets AIB said today that it has exceeded its Small and Medium Enterprises' lending targets of €3 billion in 2011. Business • 06 Aug 12
SMEs face tougher credit conditions Irish small and medium firms will face increased challenges accessing credit because foreign lenders have been pulling out of the market. Business • 16 Apr 12
SMEs face tougher credit conditions Irish small and medium firms will face increased challenges accessing credit because foreign lenders have been pulling out of the market. Business • 16 Apr 12
