832 Loans Worth 3.8 Billion UAH Issued to Ukrainians in a Week Under the 5-7-9 Program

Outcomes of the 5-7-9% Affordable Loans Initiative

According to ХВИЛЯ: Ukraine's state-backed 5-7-9% Affordable Loans program continues to show strong performance. Over the past seven days, 48 authorized banks disbursed 832 subsidized loans totaling 3.8 billion UAH. Since the start of 2026, entrepreneurs have secured 12,693 loans worth 56.4 billion UAH, reflecting sustained business engagement with the initiative.

State-owned banks alone issued 498 loans amounting to 1.4 billion UAH in the last week. Since early 2026, these institutions have provided nearly 8,000 loans for a combined 23.1 billion UAH. Since the imposition of martial law, a total of 112,381 loan agreements have been signed, valued at 426.8 billion UAH. As of May 4, 2026, cumulative financial support since the program's launch has reached 516.4 billion UAH, with state banks handling over 100,000 of those agreements for 235 billion UAH.

Breakdown of Program Funding

The allocation of program funds reveals diverse areas of financing. The largest portion, 85.48 billion UAH, was directed toward working capital. Lending in high military-risk zones accounted for 74.28 billion UAH, while agricultural processing received 71.28 billion UAH. Investment purposes-such as equipment upgrades and capacity expansion-were financed to the tune of 64.32 billion UAH. Agricultural producers drew 55.34 billion UAH, and energy services received 6.25 billion UAH. Direct anti-war objectives were allocated 56.83 billion UAH.

Overall, the 5-7-9% Affordable Loans program remains a critical tool for financing Ukrainian businesses, bolstering them under martial law and driving the nation's economic recovery.

The continuation of the 5-7-9% Affordable Loans program underscores the vital role of financial assistance for enterprises navigating wartime challenges.

Source: Official program website

The rising volume of loans issued highlights businesses' active pursuit of growth, recovery, and adaptation to new circumstances. It also emphasizes the government's role in sustaining the economy-a factor essential for stability and rebuilding during the ongoing conflict.