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Assets reached US$24.638 billion, an increase of US$2.803 billion (+12.8%) compared to the same month of the previous year. This means that banks have greater resources to offer innovative and more accessible services to salvadorans.
More available financing translates into greater economic dynamism and opportunities for families and businesses. Gross loans grew to US$17.020 billion, an increase of US$1.203 billion (+7.6%) year-over-year through september.
This growth reflects that more people and businesses are receiving financial support to invest, start businesses, and improve their living conditions.
Business Credit: an engine of investment and job creation. The business sector reached US$8.480 billion, with a year-over-year increase of US$879 million (+11.6%), driven by the dynamism of the following sectors: Construction, which reached US$1.156 billion. (+USD$279 million, +31.9%); followed by Trade with a balance of USD$2,771 million (+USD$225 million +8.8%) and Industries with USD$1,568 million, (+USD$120 million +8.3%).
Private banking drives the growth of SMEs. Financing for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises reached a balance of US$2.725 billion, a year-on-year increase of US$328 million (+13.7%). Thanks to this support, thousands of SMEs are expanding their operations, generating opportunities, and contributing to the country’s progress.
The growing preference of depositors to keep their funds in banks demonstrates the strength and credibility of the financial system. Deposits in private banks reached US$19.481 billion, representing a historic annual increase of US$3.267 billion (+20.1%).
The greater inclination of customers to keep their funds in banks reflects increased public confidence and recognition of their fundamental role in channeling local savings toward productive investment.
The increased use of interbank transfers is driving faster and more secure payments for customers. Interbank transfers reached over 5 million in september 2025, representing 1.7 million additional transactions compared to september 2024 (+47.1%). In terms of value, the amount transferred rose to over US$4.7 billion, an increase of US$959 million (+25.4%).
More customers are taking advantage of the modernization of the payment system and the banking sector’s digital channels to make payments and send money between banks quickly, conveniently, and securely.
The september figures confirm that private banks maintain sound, responsible management focused on serving the public. The country has a robust, modern private banking system committed to driving sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
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