The Superintendency of Banks of the Dominican Republic has published its annual report on financing to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, showing that outstanding lending to the segment reached RD$576,837 million in April 2026, up 9.1% from a year earlier. The portfolio accounted for 23.7% of total outstanding credit in the financial system and was directed mainly to commerce, construction, real estate activities, tourism, electricity supply, industry and manufacturing. Within private commercial lending, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises represented 44.2% of the outstanding balance and 77% of total commercial credit extended to the private sector in the period reviewed. Banco Popular, Banco de Reservas and Banco BHD held a combined RD$405,085 million, equivalent to 70.2% of lending to these firms. Foreign-currency lending accounted for 27.1% of the portfolio, down 0.4% year on year, with a balance of USD 2,641 million or RD$156,554 million, concentrated mainly in electricity supply, tourism, transport and storage.
Superintencencia de Bancos de la Republica Dominicana2026-06-30
Superintendency of Banks of the Dominican Republic reports RD$576.8 billion in micro small and medium sized enterprise lending with 9.1% annual growth
The Superintendency of Banks of the Dominican Republic reported that lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises reached RD$576,837 million in April 2026, up 9.1% year on year and equal to 23.7% of total outstanding credit in the financial system. These firms represented 44.2% of private commercial loan balances, while foreign-currency loans made up 27.1% of the portfolio and the top three banks held 70.2% of it.