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SBS Reports Peru’s Financial System Strong, With Credit Growth and Solid Capital

Pension withdrawals continue with 3.13 million November requests totaling S/17 billion.

Overview

  • Total credit excluding government programs rose 5.2% year over year to September 2025, led by 7% growth in consumer loans and 6.3% in mortgages.
  • Loan quality improved as high‑risk portfolios and delinquency ratios fell versus September 2024, with new disbursements showing lower default trends.
  • System solvency remained robust with a 17.2% average capital ratio at September, S/4,478 million in provisions and 113.6% coverage of high‑risk loans.
  • Stress tests show the capital ratio would stay around 15% under a severe two‑year shock and the system would hold up under strong liquidity stress.
  • AFP outflows continue, with 3.13 million November requests for S/17 billion; applications run through January 18, 2026, and roughly 4 million affiliates now have zero balances.