Bank credit
in Central America
Friday, May 18, 2012
The money provided by Panamanian banks has increased by 2.3% since December 2011 due to the dynamism of the economy and competition among financial agents.
Panamanian banks granted $616.68 million in loans in the first quarter of 2012, an increase of 2.3% since December 2011, according to data from the Superintendence of Banks in Panama.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Between January and March 2012 599.000 credit cards were issued in Panama, an increase of 8.3% compared to the same period in 2011.
Data from the Panamanian Credit Association (APC in Spanish), also indicated that the balance on the total number active credit cards was $1.081 million, 11% more than on the same date in 2011 when it was $973 million.
Monday, May 14, 2012
A passive base rate in excess of 12% would be problematic, affecting the behavior of borrowers and is likely to cause an increase in defaults.
The Passive Base Rate (PBR) reached 10% on May 9, a level not seen since October 2009. The banks set their interest rate according to the PBR and charge an additional margin. It is estimated that there are 400,000 public bank transactions related to this indicator, reported Elfinancierocr.com.
Friday, April 27, 2012
The IMF has temporarily suspended the availability of emergency funds for El Salvador because it has not met agreed targets, having exceeded government spending.
The IMF reported that the Salvadoran government may not use a precautionary loan (SBA) of $750 million, said Carlos Acevedo, president of Banco Central de Reserva (BCR).
Friday, April 20, 2012
The Legislative has ratified a Treaty for the Establishment and Implementation of Central American Mortgages signed between Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and the Dominican Republic.
From a press release from the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador:
The Legislative Assembly has ratified with 71 votes, the Treaty for the Establishment and Implementation of Central American Mortgages signed between the Republics of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and the Dominican Republic.
Monday, April 16, 2012
In Panama, consumer credit closed 2011 with a portfolio worth $5,702.9million, an increase of 8% compared to 2010.
Personal loans reflected an increase of 10% compared to 2010 followed by credit cards with an increase of $71.3 million. Meanwhile, vehicle purchase loans increased by 10%.
Monday, March 26, 2012
In the past two years, over $2 billion worth of financing for large enterprises in Guatemala has been provided by large Colombian banks.
The main participant is Bancolombia, which in 2010 and 2011 was involved in syndicated loans for over $1 billion, including the acquisition of Deorsa and Deocsa by Britain's Actis, the extension of Ingenio Magdalena and financing for Cementos Progreso and Cabcorp.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
The Monetary Board has maintained the leading interest rate for monetary policy at 5.5%.
At its meeting held on February 15th , 2012, the Monetary Board decided unanimously to maintain the level of the monetary policy leading interest rate at 5.50%, based on a comprehensive analysis of economic and financial events, internally and externally, after having been informed about the Inflation Risks Balance, as well as the results of the first implementation in 2012 of the semi-structural Macroeconomic Model and the orientation of the indicative variables of monetary policy, according to a press release by Banguat.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
The bank is planning to grant loans this year worth $270 million.
Last year it approved $210 million worth of loans to productive sectors such as industry, trade, services, agriculture and construction, an increase of 49% compared to 2010, said the General Manager of the institution, Roberto Silva Alvarez.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
The bank, notable for its A + rating awarded by Fitch Ratings, focuses on loans for the corporate sector and hopes to expand its credit portfolio thanks to the injection of funds.
The G & T Continental Bank, of Guatemalan capital, said that it is to receive a capital injection of about $10 million, which would increase its loan portfolio in El Salvador.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Improved grain prices encouraged banks to increase their loan portfolio for coffee production to about $56 million.
The bank approved $56 million for coffee planting in El Salvador between January and November 2011, 29.8% more than the same period in 2010 ($43.24 million), revealed the Superintendency of the Financial System (SSF).
Monday, January 30, 2012
The Agricultural Development Bank (BFA) has opened a line of credit to help participation in the tenth edition of the Cup of Excellence.
The Agricultural Development Bank (BFA) is opening a line of credit for small farmers, a new feature for this year's tenth Cup of Excellence event, announced the Salvadoran Coffee Council (CSC in Spanish).
"Through this initiative, which will facilitate the entry of more participants, it is expected that at least 250 farms will submit samples, from 26th to March 30th," reports ElMundo.com.sv. "This line is to help small coffee producers to also be able to support the time required for the tournament," said Ana Elena Escalante, executive director of the CSC.
Monday, January 30, 2012
The IDB has provided a $2 million credit line to ProCredit Bank SA for a program of credit and technical assistance for community water projects.
A press release from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) reads:
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will help to expand and improve access to clean and affordable water to poor communities in El Salvador with a loan of U.S. $2 million to ProCredit Bank SA for a program of credit and technical assistance for community water projects.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
The Association of Banks of Guatemala has announced the availability of $2.5 billion for loans for production within an optimistic economic outlook.
In light of the private sector’s optimism created by the assumption of a new government and the expectation of more foreign investment, the AGB has said that there will be credit growth in 2012.
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