Brazil's total value of outstanding loans rose by 0.3% month-on-month to R$7.25 trillion in April 2026, following an upwardly revised 1% advance in the preceding month. Lending to households increased 0.6% to R$4.6 trillion, while corporate credit fell 0.1% to R$2.7 trillion. On a yearly basis, total credit grew 9.3%, down from 9.8% in March, with lending to companies rising 6.7% (vs 7.6% in March) and household credit increasing 10.8% (vs 11.1%). Credit with free resources totaled totaled R$4.1 trillion, slightly lower on the month but still up 7.1% year-on-year, with declines in corporate segments partially offset by gains in household credit.