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Digital lenders tighten loans for restaurants and petrol pumps as stress signals rise
Economy
Published on 28 April 2026
Repayments look fine for now, but lenders fear what
Digital lenders are moving to a cautious stance on credit for small businesses such as restaurants and petrol pumps. The shift comes after West Asia disruptions pushed up costs across multiple sectors, leaving lenders to watch for early stress. While repayments are currently holding, unsecured loan underwriting is being tightened as repayment pressure could surface later.
- Digital lenders are tightening small business lending, especially unsecured credit
- West Asia disruptions have raised operating costs for multiple sectors
- Repayments are still holding, but early stress is emerging
- Future payment pressure remains a key lender concern
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