· Event impact
Sri Lanka CBSL tightens LTV on gold-backed and vehicle loans.
Transmission path
Tighter lending standards reduce credit availability for gold-backed and vehicle purchases, potentially dampening domestic demand and financial sector risk.
Market mechanism
Tighter lending standards reduce credit availability for gold-backed and vehicle purchases, potentially dampening domestic demand and financial sector risk.
Extended read
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced new macroprudential measures effective May 25, 2026. A 70% maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio is now in place for all new and renewed credit facilities secured by gold collateral, impacting Licensed Banks and Licensed Finance Companies. Additionally, LTV limits for motor vehicle credit facilities have been tightened by 10 percentage points for Licensed Banks, Licensed Finance Companies, and Registered Finance Leasing Establishments. The CBSL frames these actions as necessary to promote prudent lending practices, enhance the resilience of financial institutions, and mitigate the build-up of systemic vulnerabilities within the financial system.
Exposed assets
LKR · SLBKS
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