Banks see higher loan demand in Q2
Philippine banks are projecting a higher loan demand from both corporate and household borrowers in the second quarter amid a rosier economic outlook and more attractive financing terms from lenders......»»
Another green loan on the table for PLDT
Telco giant PLDT Inc. is planning to acquire another sustainable loan within the year, this time to help finance some of its initiatives in bridging the digital divide......»»
ACEN receives $150 million green term loan from SMBC
A subsidiary of ACEN Corp. has inked a $150 million green term loan facility with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. to bankroll investments in renewable energy projects across the region......»»
Solar Philippines, Indonesian partner secure $14 million loan for solar farm
Solar Philippines and its Indonesian partner have secured a $14-million bank loan for the development of a 25-megawatt solar farm in Kubu District, Karangasem Regency, East Bali......»»
Solar Philippines, Indonesian partner secure $14 million loan for solar farm
Solar Philippines and its Indonesian partner have secured a $14-million bank loan for the development of a 25-megawatt solar farm in Kubu District, Karangasem Regency, East Bali......»»
Tech company cautions public against fake loan providers
Total Information Management Corp., a Filipino-owned technology solutions provider that offers information management services, has cautioned the public against the unauthorized and fraudulent activities using the names Tim Cash or Tim Cash Loan......»»
ADB approves USD 100 mln loan to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Sri Lanka
Manila [Philippines], March 19 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change. SMEs play a critical role in Sri Lanka's economy, contributing 52 per cent to the country's gross domestic product and employ 45 per c.....»»
ADB, iSON ink deal to boost Philippines digital connectivity
MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Monday that it has signed a 2.4 billion pesos (42.85 million U.S. dollars) loan with the telecom towers building and managing company iSON Tower Limited Inc. as part of a ADB-led co-financing package to enhance digital connectivity in the Philippines. The loan will support the construction, development, and operation of 800 shared telecommunicatio.....»»
ADB, iSON ink deal to boost Philippines digital connectivity
MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Monday that it has signed a 2.4 billion pesos (42.85 million U.S. dollars) loan with the telecom towers building and managing company iSON Tower Limited Inc. as part of a ADB-led co-financing package to enhance digital connectivity in the Philippines. The loan will support the construction, development, and operation of 800 shared telecommunicatio.....»»
Wider margins, lower loan provisions boost PNB profit
Wider margins and lower provisioning for potential loan losses helped boost the profit of Philippine National Bank by 55 percent to P17.97 billion in 2023......»»
PDIC extends loan incentive program for closed bank borrowers
PDIC extends loan incentive program for closed bank borrowers.....»»
Metrobank Makes Achieving Your Home Goals Easier With Its Free Appraisal Fee Promo!
This February, Metrobank is again making it easier for Filipinos to achieve their dream home as it brings back its free appraisal fee promo – giving clients up to PHP 5,500 in savings on their home loan. From February 1 to March 29, 2024, qualified clients who will submit a complete home loan application to […].....»»
DSWD warns 4Ps benes anew vs loan sharks, cash card pawning
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program‘s (4Ps) National Program Management Office (NPMO), reminded all 4Ps beneficiaries to stop engaging with loan sharks or pawning their cash cards. “Nag-iispot check kami during the family development sessions na dapat dala nila [4Ps beneficiaries] ang ATM, dahil bawal yun. They […].....»»
Digital banks post significant deposit, loan growth in 2023
The digital banking sector has recorded a significant growth in total deposits and loans in 2023 compared to a year ago, as consumers looked for more accessible and user-friendly financial services......»»
Banks’ bad loans ratio highest in 8 months
The share of bad loans to the banking sector’s total loan book went up to an eight-month high in January, snapping two straight months of decline, as borrowers felt the pinch of elevated interest rates......»»
Manila Water borrows $110 million for refinancing
The holding company of Razon-led Manila Water Co. Inc. for its international ventures secured a $110 million three-year loan from two Singapore-based banks to refinance its existing debt......»»
Banks’ NPL ratio eases to 3.41 percent in November
The share of soured loans to the banking sector’s total loan book slipped to 3.41 percent in November 2023 after rising to a five-month high of 3.44 percent a month earlier, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
BSP may cut big banks’ RRR to 5 percent
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is looking at a significant reduction in the level of deposits banks are required to keep with the central bank after it starts cutting interest rates this year, its top official said......»»
More banks keen on green financing – BSP
More banks in the Philippines have expressed interest to finance green and sustainable projects in the country amid the need to fund efforts that would mitigate impacts of climate change......»»
Fitch keeps credit rating of 5 Philippine banks
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the credit rating of five of the country’s biggest banks and kept its stable outlook, on the back of a likely robust economic growth over the next two years......»»
Indian banking sector continues to improve with better asset quality, high credit growth: Survey
New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): The health of the Indian banking sector continues to improve with better asset quality and high credit growth, a survey conducted by industry body FICCI and banking association Indian Banks' Association (IBA) showed. The eighteenth round of the survey was carried out for the period July to December 2023. Those banks that were surveyed together represent about 77 per cent of the banking i.....»»