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Government Salary Loans Updated: 14. 04. 2026

DBP Salary Loan – review 2026

4,1 / 5

The Development Bank of the Philippines provides salary loans to regular employees of government agencies, GOCCs and DBP-accredited private institutions, offering amounts from PHP 10,000 to PHP 300,000 at annual rates of 10% to 12% with terms up to 48 months. DBP's salary loan program is managed at the institutional level, with employers signing a Memorandum of Agreement to facilitate payroll deduction repayment. The bank prioritizes borrowers from sectors aligned with its development mandate including agriculture, infrastructure and industry.

Pros

  • Government development bank with mandated social mission
  • Annual rates 10%-12% below commercial banks
  • Repayment by automatic salary deduction
  • Open to GOCC and accredited private sector employees
  • Terms up to 48 months

Cons

  • Maximum loan PHP 300,000 lower than Land Bank program
  • Employer must have active MOA with DBP
  • Limited branch network vs private commercial banks
  • Processing takes 7-10 banking days
  • Not accessible to non-accredited employers

Requirements

  • Regular employee of DBP-accredited government agency or company
  • Aged 21-60 at time of application
  • Minimum gross monthly income PHP 15,000
  • Valid government-issued ID
  • COE and latest payslip

Provider contacts

Name
Development Bank of the Philippines
Address
DBP Building, Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City, Philippines
Reg. number
Government Financial Institution – BSP Supervised
Website
Online application
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Regulator
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

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