Indonesia's Financial Sector Shows Resilience Amid Mixed Growth Trends
Fintech Lending Continues Strong Growth
Indonesia's fintech lending industry maintained its robust growth trajectory, with outstanding loans reaching Rp 94.85 trillion by November 2025, representing a 25.45% year-on-year increase 16. This growth was accompanied by a concerning rise in the non-performing loan ratio to 4.33% from 2.52% in November 2024 2. The significant growth in fintech lending highlights the sector's increasing importance in Indonesia's financial landscape.
Banking Sector Credit Growth Accelerates
The banking sector demonstrated positive growth trends, with total credit disbursement reaching Rp 8,315 trillion by November 2025, marking a 7.74% year-on-year growth 4. Investment credit led this growth with a 17.98% increase, followed by consumption credit at 6.67%, while working capital credit grew by 2.04% 4. Third-party funds (DPK) also showed strong growth, rising by 12.03% to Rp 9,899 trillion.
Asset Quality and Risk Management
The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio for banks remained relatively stable at 2.21% gross and 0.86% net, indicating effective risk management 4. In contrast, the fintech lending sector saw a significant increase in credit risk, with the TWP90 ratio rising to 4.33% 3. The Loan at Risk (LaR) ratio for banks decreased to 9.22%, suggesting improved credit quality 4.
Corporate Credit Demand and Banking Intermediation
The demand for corporate credit remained strong, driven by needs for cash flow management, business restructuring, and expansion plans 3. Major banks like Bank Mandiri (BMRI) and Bank Central Asia (BBCA) reported significant corporate credit growth of 12% and 10.4%, respectively 3. This trend underscores the banking sector's crucial role in supporting corporate activities and overall economic growth.