The National Bank of Moldova published its February 2026 statistics on new bank lending and related interest rates, reporting total new loans of MDL 6,722 million. Businesses accounted for 67.8% of newly contracted credit, while individuals accounted for 32.2%. The release includes tables showing the volume of new loans and the associated nominal interest rates for both the business sector and individuals. It also notes that individuals predominantly took out new loans denominated in Moldovan lei, with monthly volumes and nominal interest rates presented in a chart, and that the communiqué is based on banks’ reporting under Instruction No. 331/2016; aggregated figures in charts may not match component totals due to rounding.
National Bank of Moldova 2026-03-20
National Bank of Moldova reports MDL 6.7bn of new loans in February 2026 led by business borrowing
The National Bank of Moldova released February 2026 statistics on new bank lending, totaling MDL 6,722 million, with businesses accounting for 67.8% and individuals 32.2%. The data includes loan volumes and nominal interest rates for both sectors, highlighting that individuals primarily borrowed in Moldovan lei.