The National Bank of Moldova released its update on the evolution of the bank credit market for January 2026, reporting MDL 5,254 million in newly granted loans. New lending was split between the business sector (64.5%) and individuals (35.5%). The publication provides tables on the volume of new loan contracts and associated nominal interest rates for both businesses and individuals, and notes that individuals contracted new loans predominantly in Moldovan lei. The statistics are based on bank reporting under the National Bank of Moldova’s Instruction No. 331/2016 on the preparation and submission of reports on interest rates applied by banks.
National Bank of Moldova 2026-02-20
National Bank of Moldova publishes January 2026 bank lending statistics showing MDL 5,254 million of new loans
The National Bank of Moldova reported MDL 5,254 million in new loans for January 2026, with 64.5% allocated to businesses and 35.5% to individuals. The update includes data on loan volumes and nominal interest rates, highlighting that individuals primarily borrowed in Moldovan lei. Statistics are compiled under Instruction No. 331/2016.