The Central Bank of Taiwan reported that the weighted average interest rate on new loans at the five major domestic banks rose to 2.193% in September 2026 from 2.187% in August, an increase of 0.006 percentage points. Housing loan rates declined, but rates increased across all other loan categories. Excluding Treasury borrowings, the weighted average rate rose by 0.027 percentage points to 2.214% from 2.187%.
Central Bank of Taiwan reports rise in new loan rate at five major banks to 2.193% in September
The Central Bank of Taiwan reported a 0.006 percentage point increase in the weighted average rate on new loans at the five major domestic banks to 2.193% in September 2026, as higher rates in other loan categories offset a decline in housing loan rates. Excluding Treasury borrowings, the average increased by 0.027 percentage points to 2.214%.