The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador reported that the Salvadoran financial system remained solid at end-April 2026, supported by continued deposit growth, credit expansion, and prudential indicators that stayed above minimum requirements. Total loans reached USD 21,526.2 million, up 8.3% year on year, while deposits rose 13.7% to USD 24,469.2 million. Prudential metrics also remained favorable. The past-due loan ratio stood at 1.6%, below the 4% prudential standard, and the solvency ratio was 15.2%, above the 12% legal requirement. Business lending continued to expand, with growth highlighted in construction, trade, services, and manufacturing, and financial system profits totaled USD 152.0 million.
Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador2026-05-28
Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador reports solid financial system performance at end-April 2026 with deposits up 13.7% and loans up 8.3%
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador reported that the financial system remained solid at end-April 2026, supported by 8.3% year-on-year loan growth to USD 21,526.2 million and 13.7% deposit growth to USD 24,469.2 million. Prudential indicators stayed above minimum requirements, with a 1.6% past-due loan ratio versus a 4% standard and a 15.2% solvency ratio versus a 12% requirement, while business lending expanded across key sectors and system profits reached USD 152.0 million.