Investment mood of SMEs increased by the end of the year

In December 2015, the Growth Loan Program’s (NHP) credit and lease agreements, as well as disbursements increased sharply.

In the second phase of the NHP, the Budapest Bank group signed more than 5,000 contracts until 31 December 2015. More than 60 percent of the amount was placed into the agricultural sector. The average amount paid under the central bank's SME loan program amounted to 70 million HUF.