The Central Bank of Taiwan reported that the weighted average interest rate on newly extended loans by the five major domestic banks rose by 0.101 percentage points in April 2026 to 2.206% from 2.105% in March, driven by higher rates across all loan categories, especially current operation loans, while the rate excluding Treasury borrowings was also 2.206% because no Treasury borrowings were undertaken in April, up 0.064 percentage points from 2.142%, with the May 2026 data scheduled for release on June 18, 2026.
Central Bank of Taiwan2026-05-21
Central Bank of Taiwan reports April weighted average rate on new loans rose to 2.206%
The Central Bank of Taiwan reported that the weighted average interest rate on newly extended loans by the five major domestic banks increased by 0.101 percentage points in April 2026 to 2.206% from 2.105% in March, driven by higher rates across all loan categories, especially current operation loans. The rate excluding Treasury borrowings was also 2.206%, up 0.064 percentage points from 2.142%, as no Treasury borrowings were undertaken in April.