In the middle of the soup of the demand for financing, the industry of the Leasing scored a marked growth in 2024by registering in the second half of the year the largest number of operations since 2017. In this period, the amount of activated goods exhibited an interannual increase of 121%, totaling 14,034 goods and reaching an annual total of 19,438.
In turn, the leasing portfolio balance of the companies climb at $ 540,000 million at the end of December, which represented a growth of the 59% in real terms compared to June.
He “leasing” it’s a Capital goods financing instrument whereby a financial entity transfers to a policyholder or customer the possession of a good in exchange for a monthly payment. In other words, the bank acquires a good depending on the needs of the client and, through a periodic payment, transfers its use.
“The strong growth of leasing in 2024 is greatly explained by stability conditions, low inflation, better expectations and, simultaneously, more offer of givingmiths in a new Argentina that allows companies to invest in capital goods without affecting Its liquidity, “he said Nicolás ScioliVice President of Leasing Argentina.
Leasing promoted the labor market
This expansion not only consolidated leasing as a key financing tool, but also promoted the generation of approximately 10,100 direct jobs.
Growth was mainly driven by SME demandwhich represented the 46.22% of the total portfolio balance of the sector. However, the large companies also had a significant participation (46.18%), while the demand for the public sector and individuals remained at more moderate levels.
Regarding the distribution of funds, the 64% The portfolio balance was allocated to the financing of transport and logistics equipment, the 15% to technology and telecommunications goods, the 11% to construction machinery, and another 8% to industry and agricultural machinery.
“During the past year, clear recovery signs have been seen by the Greater demand for long -term financing for the acquisition of transport and logistics equipment. In addition, in this scenario, employment and growth are energized, with a central role of SMEs, ”he said Ramiro Barépresident of Leasing Argentina, reinforcing the tendency of the sector.
Leasing accompanied the Economic recovery and the Investment reboundallowing companies – especially SMEs – access to the financing necessary for their expansion. With a diversified and growing portfolio, this tool reaffirms its strategic importance for the country’s economic growth.
Source: Ambito
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