Banreservas Surpasses RD$600 Billion in Loan Portfolio, Marking a Financial Milestone in the Caribbean

Santo Domingo, D.R.: The Banco de Reservas de la República Dominicana (Banreservas) has achieved a historic milestone by expanding its loan portfolio to over RD$600 billion, representing an 89% growth over the past five years. This solidifies its position as the largest financial institution in both the Dominican Republic and the entire Caribbean region.

 According to official figures, Banreservas increased its loan disbursements from RD$318.42 billion in 2020 to RD$601.04 billion as of May 2025. This RD$282.6 billion surge over five years constitutes an unprecedented expansion in credit offerings—especially considering that the bank had issued a similar total amount in the previous 79 years of its history.

 “This achievement reflects the extraordinary growth of our institution and our commitment to the country’s economic development,” stated Samuel Pereyra, the bank’s general administrator. In addition to the expansion, Pereyra highlighted the improvement in the quality of the loan portfolio, noting that 94% of loans are directed toward the private sector, with only 6% allocated to the public sector.

 Pereyra emphasized Banreservas’ key role in supporting all productive sectors, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), whose revitalization has been crucial to the nation’s economic growth and improved quality of life.

 “That’s why we have grown so much as a financial institution,” he stressed, also recognizing the vital contribution of the bank’s staff. “The dedication of our team ensures personalized and efficient service so that each client can achieve success in their ventures.”

This marks the first time in the country’s financial history that a bank has exceeded the RD$600 billion threshold in loans distributed across multiple sectors of the national economy, including social, community, and personal initiatives, according to the most recent report as of May 2025.

 With this performance, Banreservas reaffirms its leadership as a driving force for economic and social development in the Dominican Republic.