Banreservas Auto Expo 2026 Closes With Over RD$9,985 Million in Financing

Banco de Reservas' vehicle fair drew more than RD$30,000 million in loan requests. See how many cars were financed and which types were most in demand.

Banco de Reservas closed Banreservas Auto Expo 2026 this Sunday with approved financing of more than RD$9,985 million, according to its chief executive, Leonardo Aguilera. Over the four days of the fair, held from October 29 to November 1, the bank received loan requests exceeding RD$30,000 million, 20% more than the previous year.

More than 4,200 vehicles were financed, a 12% increase. Of the total, 70% were traditional personal-use vehicles, 14% commercial, 10% used or pre-owned, and 6% hybrid and electric. Heavy vehicles accounted for 5% within the commercial segment.

As for the client profile, 55% of the financing was processed by people aged 25 to 45. Female participation reached 35%, five percentage points higher than in 2025. By region, the metropolitan area accounted for 42.2% of transactions, followed by the North with 34%, the South with 13.8%, and the East with 10%.

The fair offered rates from 6.85%, financing of up to 90% of the vehicle's value, terms of seven years, and the option to begin payments in February 2027. Aguilera said these facilities allow families to buy or renew their vehicles and allow businesses to add units and machinery to their operations.

Separately, Seguros Reservas executive vice president Luis Valdez reported that the insurer billed RD$129.8 million in premiums during the fair, 19.89% more than the RD$108.3 million recorded in 2025. It also insured 1,728 vehicles, compared with 1,496 the previous year, a 15.53% increase.

Aguilera thanked clients, dealerships, dealers, and staff for their participation, noting that the fair was held as part of the Banco de Reservas' 85th anniversary celebration.