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| In photo rom left to right: Raquel N. Sevidal (EVP, Head of Commercial Banking Center, UnionBank), Mimi C. Concha (EVP, Head of Institutional Banking, UnionBank), Ana A. Delgado (President and CEO, UnionBank), Robert B. Jordan Jr. (Group CEO, Asialink Group of Companies), Antonio Y. Lugtu (Director, Asialink Group of Companies), Gonzalo Benjamin A. Bongolan (Senior Vice President, Landbank), Elaine Ramirez-Manalo (Assistant Department Manager, Landbank), and Zenaida A. Ong (EVP, Corporate Banking Group, EastWest Bank) during the P5-billion syndicated loan facility MOA signing held at Marco Polo Ortigas. |
Pasig City, Philippines – SAFC and fellow subsidiary companies under the Asialink Group formalized a P5-billion syndicated loan facility at a Memorandum of Agreement signing held at Marco Polo Ortigas, reinforcing its capacity to expand financial solutions for Filipinos nationwide.
The syndicated facility was led by UnionBank of the Philippines, with Land Bank of the Philippines and EastWest Bank as participating lenders.
The transaction signals strong institutional confidence in SAFC’s financial discipline, governance framework, and long-term growth strategy.
Bridging the MSME Credit Gap
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for over 99% of registered businesses in the Philippines and generate more than 60% of total employment. However, access to formal credit remains a persistent challenge for many small businesses, particularly in securing working capital, expanding operations, or acquiring productive assets.
The P5-billion facility strengthens SAFC’s ability to address this financing gap by increasing its lending capacity and supporting broader financial inclusion efforts.
In 2025, SAFC launched three new loan products aligned with its purpose of providing inclusive financial access to more Filipinos and expanding MSME credit options: JUANASenso for women entrepreneurs, BiyaHERO for PUV and TNVS drivers and operators, and JuanTahanan for people seeking an affordable housing loan. The newly secured funding will enable the company to scale these solutions and extend financing access to more communities nationwide.
“This syndicated facility significantly enhances our ability to serve more Filipino entrepreneurs,” said Kevin John N. Cabanban, President and CEO of SAFC. “With stronger financial backing, we can expand our reach, introduce more responsive loan solutions, and continue supporting MSMEs as they grow their businesses and create economic opportunities.”
Sustainable Growth
Syndicated loans are typically extended to institutions with demonstrated operational stability and prudent risk management. By securing this facility through a consortium of leading Philippine banks, SAFC reinforces its position as a trusted non-bank financial institution focused on sustainable and inclusive expansion.
The MOA signing was attended by SAFC’s Board of Directors and management team, alongside senior executives from the participating banks.
As demand for MSME financing continues to rise amid economic recovery and regional growth, SAFC remains committed to long-term partnerships anchored on trust, sustainability, and inclusive progress.
SAFC is a member of the Asialink Group of Companies.
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