The Czech National Bank has published banking statistics for September 2026 showing further growth in lending to resident households and nonfinancial corporations, with corporate lending accelerating. Nonperforming loan shares remained at historical lows of 1.2% for households and 2.0% for nonfinancial corporations, the lowest levels since monitoring began in January 2002. Resident client loans increased by 0.9% from August to CZK 4,877 billion. Household lending grew by 0.7%, matching the previous month's pace, with housing loans also increasing by 0.7%. Lending to nonfinancial corporations rose for an 11th consecutive month, with monthly growth accelerating by 0.3 percentage point to 1.6%. Total banking sector assets increased to CZK 12,267 billion, although annual growth slowed slightly to 7%. The monthly expansion was driven mainly by banks' holdings of securities issued by residents on the asset side and debt securities issued on the liability side.
Czech National Bank reports further lending growth and record low nonperforming loan shares in September
The Czech National Bank reported a 0.9% monthly increase in resident client loans in September 2026 to CZK 4,877 billion. Lending to nonfinancial corporations grew by 1.6%, while household lending rose by 0.7%. Nonperforming loan shares remained at 1.2% for households and 2.0% for nonfinancial corporations, the lowest levels since monitoring began in January 2002.