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 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.