The Monetary Board has authorized RD$29 billion currently on deposit as part of the commercial bank’s legal reserve for use by the banks in loans to “the productive sector.” The money will be aimed at exports, manufacturing, farming, housing, commerce and small businesses.
The money would be lent at a 9% interest rate for up to six years for businesses and six years for housing purchases.
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Banco Central
3 June 2019