Ecuador's Biess bank to hit record $5.8B in 2026 loans, 16-yr total $57B

Ecuador's state bank Biess has disbursed $57 billion in loans over 16 years and projects a record $5.8 billion in 2026, its highest annual volume. The figure signals sustained domestic credit expansion, though it is a single institution's projection and not a systemic indicator. The development matters for Ecuador's financial sector and housing market, but has limited cross-border market impact.