Fif Housing Bank Tender

Project ID: 56415
Status: Passed Final Review, Pending Approval
Location: West Bank and Gaza
Business Sector: Financial Institutions
Notice Type: Private
Environmental Category: FI
Approval Date: 23 Jul 2025
Disclosure date: 13 Jun 2025
Project Description
Provision of a senior unsecured loan of up to USD 5.0 million (EUR 4.4 million) loan to Housing Bank for Trade and Finance ("HBTF") in West Bank and Gaza ("WB&G") to support on-lending to SMEs in the West Bank. The loan is expected to be accompanied with a capacity building on SME lending funded by the European Union (EU) through the EU-EBRD Sustainable Growth4All Program.

Project Objectives
The loan will support HBTF's SME lending activities and expand access to finance for underserved SMEs in the West Bank, at a time when SMEs are in crucial need for liquidity. The use of proceeds of the loan will be restricted to the West Bank only.

Transition Impact
ETI score: 68

The transition impact is expected to be derived from the Inclusive and Competitive qualities, by focusing on expanding the SME portfolio and ensuring prudent lending practices.