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Bank lending climbs to fastest in 7 months

By Keisha Ta-Asan | May 13, 2026 - 12:00am

 Bank lending accelerated further in March, marking its fastest expansion in seven months as credit demand from businesses...

Business

Credit transmission hits confidence wall

February 11, 2026 - 10:10am

Loan growth is slowing as weak confidence and delayed spending blunt the impact of interest rate cuts.

Stock Commentary

Credit stance steady, demand turns supportive

February 2, 2026 - 2:05pm

Stable lending standards and improving demand point to early-cycle credit recovery and gradual bank earnings re-accelera...

Stock Commentary

Lending growth steadies with modest momentum

January 15, 2026 - 10:30am

Loan growth stabilizes as credit demand normalizes, supporting steady earnings momentum for banks.

Stock Commentary

Bank lending softens in January as rate hikes take effect

By Ramon Royandoyan | March 1, 2023 - 10:16am

Data showed this was the 18th straight month of loan growth despite the BSP’s aggressive interest rate actions. Month-on-month,...

Business

Bank lending grows for 15th straight month despite rate hikes

By Ian Nicolas Cigaral | November 30, 2022 - 4:42pm

Data showed this was the 15th straight month of loan growth despite the BSP’s aggressive rate hikes.

Business

Bank lending extends growth streak in July as borrowing costs stay low

By Ramon Royandoyan | August 31, 2022 - 1:13pm

Credit growth grew for the 12th straight month in July, as it continues to benefit from cheaper borrowing costs.

Business

Bank lending continues ascent in May

By Ramon Royandoyan | June 30, 2022 - 6:46pm

This was a better finish compared to the 10.1% growth recorded in April. Month-on-month, credit rose 5.9%.

Business

Bank lending posts best growth in nearly 2 years

By Ramon Royandoyan | May 31, 2022 - 5:40pm

The increase was a better finish than the 8.9% expansion in March. Month-on-month, credit inched up 0.9%.

Business

Bank lending grows in January as borrowing costs stay low

By Ramon Royandoyan | February 28, 2022 - 3:29pm

Bank lending started the year on a high note as it continued its nascent climb.

Business