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Banco Popular Dominicano received confirmation of the highest solvency rating in the market, “AAA”, with a stable outlook, from the rating agency Feller-Rate, which recognizes the robust business profile of the financial organization and highlights its income generation capacity and its prudent risk management.
The AAA rating reflects that the financial institution's situation is very strong and has an outstanding track record of profitability and solvency, with very good access to funding sources and a clear horizon of stability.
Specifically, this Feller-Rate evaluation highlights that diversified funding and the robust liquidity of Banco Popular, as well as its adequate equity backing, consolidating the banking entity as the largest private bank in the country and a benchmark in all segments of the national financial system, by serving large companies, SMEs and individuals through a wide range of products and services,
The "AAA" rating confirms the highest rating awarded locally, with Banco Popular being the first Dominican-owned bank to obtain it in 2023, which at that time constituted a milestone for the financial system of the Dominican Republic.
Sustained leadership and digital transformation
Feller-Rate's report, as of the end of June 2025, highlights Popular's relevant position in multiple banking, by maintaining market shares of 25.1% and 29.6% of total assets and placements, respectively, emphasizing its position in commercial loans.
This position has been supported by a strategy of constant digitalization, product innovation, and expansion of its customer base.
The rating agency's report indicates that, during the first half of the year, the entity achieved a pre-tax profit of RD$19,815 million, with a return on assets of 4.6%, far exceeding the system average. This performance is supported by an efficient financing structure, focused on a stable base of retail deposits.
In accordance with Feller-Rate's measurement and evaluation methodology, Popular has maintained healthy levels of credit quality, closing the first half of 2025 with a past-due portfolio indicator over gross placements of 1.2%, while the provision coverage over that past-due portfolio was 2.6 times during the analyzed period, guaranteeing robust protection.
Feller-Rate highlights that Popular also stands out for its widely diversified funding structure, with access to local and international sources, including green bonds and subordinated obligations, and maintains leeway in the regulatory liquidity and solvency indicators, demonstrating its equity strength.
