Project Description
The proposed IFC investment is consisting of an up to 5-year senior loan of up to $15 million for further on-lending to SMEs to Moldova Agroindbank S.A. (“MAIB” or the “Bank”).
In the given market environment, IFC is supporting MAIB with long term financing, sustaining Bank’s efforts in offering high quality financial services to SME sector, which has a high growth potential.
Furthermore, the Bank is the market leader in terms of lending and it is recognized as an important player in SME financing. The Bank’s strategy for the next 1-2 years is to focus on strengthening its presence on the SME market and on development of the retail business. The bank intends to maintain and increase the customer basis, including through support of new enterprises and development of existing companies from SME sector.
Therefore, MAIB is seeking a senior loan to support the Bank’s ongoing lending program to SMEs.