The Superintendency of Banks of the Dominican Republic has published its report on the foreign currency loan portfolio, showing that foreign currency credit in the Dominican financial system stood at USD 10,228.52 million at the end of December 2025, equal to 24% of total system lending. The report also indicates that portfolio quality remained stronger than the overall financial system, with delinquency at 0.6%, while provisions against overdue foreign currency loans were 357.3% of non-performing exposure. By sector, the largest share of foreign currency lending in 2025 went to the electricity sector, with a portfolio of USD 1,761.1 million and 19.4% of foreign currency credit. Tourism accounted for 18.6% and real estate activities for 11.1%. The report further shows that 41.2% of the portfolio was directed to foreign-exchange-generating sectors and 58.8% to non-generating sectors.
Superintencencia de Bancos de la Republica Dominicana 2026-05-13
Superintendency of Banks of the Dominican Republic publishes report showing foreign currency loans reached USD 10.23 billion or 24% of total credit at end-2025
The Superintendency of Banks of the Dominican Republic reported that foreign currency credit reached USD 10,228.52 million at end-December 2025, representing 24% of total system lending, with a delinquency rate of 0.6% and provisions at 357.3% of non-performing exposure. The largest foreign currency borrowers were the electricity sector (19.4% of foreign currency credit), tourism (18.6%) and real estate (11.1%), with 41.2% of the portfolio directed to foreign-exchange-generating sectors and 58.8% to non-generating sectors.