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A subordinated unsecured loan of up to USD 250 million that will qualify as Tier 2 capital for the purposes of (i) strengthening the Borrower’s capital position and maintaining its prudential ratios, (ii) providing long-term liquidity to alleviate adverse impacts on its portfolio from COVID-19, and (iii) supporting the growth of the Borrower’s lending to small and medium enterprises (“SME”) and low income housing, with at least 30% of loan proceeds to be dedicated to 2X eligible borrowers (the “Project”).
By supporting a systematically important financial institution during the current difficult economic period, the Project is expected to have a positive developmental impact on Colombia. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant adverse impact on Colombia. The shutdown of the economy combined with the global drop in oil prices and movement to the world’s major currencies has led to a significant decrease in economic activity in Latin America’s fourth largest economy. The IMF estimates the Colombia will experience a recession and 2.4 percent contraction of the economy in 2020, with a slow recovery expected in 20211. The Project will provide important Tier II capital to help increase the regulatory capital and inject liquidity for Banco Davivienda to weather this financial and economic crisis and continue its positive developmental activities. In addition, the Project will help support a financial institution that focuses on the employment of women, notably women are the majority in Banco Davivienda’s management roles. With a more secure capital base as a result of this Project, Banco Davivienda is expected to be able to continue its support for many underserved demographic groups, with loans for SMEs and mortgages for low-income borrowers.
This loan has a 10 year tenor.
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