The value of outstanding loans from the Brazilian financial sector rose by 0.6% from the previous month to R$7.3 trillion in May of 2026. Despite the acceleration, the growth rate remained slightly below averages since recovery of the Brazilian economic crisis in 2017, as the Brazilian central bank maintained its policy rate as one of the highest real rates globally to combat inflationary risks. Loans extended to households rose by 0.5% in the period to R$4.6 trillion. In the meantime, loans extended to companies rose 0.7% to 2.7 trillion. source: Banco Central do Brasil

The value of loans in Brazil increased 0.60 percent in May of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Loan Growth in Brazil averaged 0.99 percent from 2007 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 3.70 percent in September of 2008 and a record low of -1.00 percent in January of 2017. This page provides the latest reported value for - Brazil Loan Growth - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Brazil Loan Growth - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-28 11:30 AM
Bank Lending MoM
Apr 0.3% 1% 0.8%
2026-07-01 11:30 AM
Bank Lending MoM
May 0.6% 0.3% 0.6%
2026-07-30 11:30 AM
Bank Lending MoM
Jun 0.6%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Cash Reserve Ratio 21.00 21.00 percent Jun 2026
Foreign Exchange Reserves 368929.00 371137.00 USD Million Jun 2026
BCB Selic Rate 14.25 14.50 percent Jun 2026
Bank Lending MoM 0.60 0.30 percent May 2026
Loans to Private Sector 1098407.00 1090121.00 BRL Million Apr 2026
Money Supply M0 427807.34 437887.66 BRL Million May 2026
Money Supply M1 655982.00 636005.00 BRL Million May 2026
Money Supply M2 7611425.00 7484926.00 BRL Million May 2026
Money Supply M3 13805129.00 13644660.00 BRL Million May 2026


Brazil Loan Growth
Loan Growth in Brazil refers to the monthly change in total credit outstanding, including public and private lending.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.60 0.30 3.70 -1.00 2007 - 2026 percent Monthly

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Brazil Loan Growth Picks Up
The value of outstanding loans from the Brazilian financial sector rose by 0.6% from the previous month to R$7.3 trillion in May of 2026. Despite the acceleration, the growth rate remained slightly below averages since recovery of the Brazilian economic crisis in 2017, as the Brazilian central bank maintained its policy rate as one of the highest real rates globally to combat inflationary risks. Loans extended to households rose by 0.5% in the period to R$4.6 trillion. In the meantime, loans extended to companies rose 0.7% to 2.7 trillion.
2026-07-01
Brazil Credit Growth Slows in April
Brazil's total value of outstanding loans rose by 0.3% month-on-month to R$7.25 trillion in April 2026, following an upwardly revised 1% advance in the preceding month. Lending to households increased 0.6% to R$4.6 trillion, while corporate credit fell 0.1% to R$2.7 trillion. On a yearly basis, total credit grew 9.3%, down from 9.8% in March, with lending to companies rising 6.7% (vs 7.6% in March) and household credit increasing 10.8% (vs 11.1%). Credit with free resources totaled totaled R$4.1 trillion, slightly lower on the month but still up 7.1% year-on-year, with declines in corporate segments partially offset by gains in household credit.
2026-05-28
Brazil Loan Stock Rises in March
Brazil's total outstanding loan stock rose 0.9% month-on-month in March 2026, reaching R$7.2 trillion. Total credit to companies and families grew 1.1% and 0.8% respectively, reaching R$2.7 trillion and R$4.5 trillion. Credit with free resources totaled R$4.1 trillion, up 1.1%. For legal entities, free resource credit hit R$1.6 trillion, driven by seasonal increases in discounting bills (8.5%), working capital under 365 days (9.1%), and sight credit cards (14.6%). Credit to individuals with free resources totaled R$2.5 trillion, up 1.1%, supported by sight credit cards (2.2%), private sector payroll credit (10.1%), and vehicle financing (0.8%). Directed credit grew 0.7% to R$3.1 trillion, with increases of 1.2% for companies and 0.5% for families. Year-on-year, credit to legal entities rose 7.6% and credit to individuals climbed 10.9%.
2026-04-27