The Jordan Loan Guarantee Corporation (JLGC) has continued to strengthen its role in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurial ventures, as well as promoting national exports, through the ongoing implementation of its key programmes in loan guarantees, export credit guarantees, and domestic sales guarantees. These efforts form part of the Corporation’s commitment to enhancing financial inclusion and supporting sustainable economic growth.
The Corporation’s financial and operational results for the first nine months of 2026 showed notable growth compared to the same period of the previous year, reflecting improved performance and expanding business activities across its various guarantee programmes.
In terms of financial indicators, the total value of guarantees issued by the Corporation reached approximately JOD 463 million as at the end of September 2026, compared to approximately JOD 340.7 million during the corresponding period of 2025.
Net profit after tax amounted to JOD 2.8 million, compared to JOD 2.5 million during the same comparative period. Total assets reached JOD 827.2 million, while shareholders’ equity stood at JOD 48.3 million.
Under its Loan Guarantee Programmes, the Corporation provided guarantees for approximately 1,286 loans, with a total guaranteed value of JOD 247.6 million as at the end of September 2026, compared to 1,389 loans valued at JOD 169.4 million during the same period of 2025. These included 152 start-ups, with a total guaranteed value of JOD 15.1 million.
The Corporation also continued supporting 2,342 micro-enterprises through its Microfinance Guarantee Programme, with total financing reaching JOD 18 million since the programme's launch. This contributes to improving access to finance, supporting productive activities, and creating employment opportunities.
Furthermore, the Corporation continues to implement its two programmes, "Guarantee for Employment" and "Green Finance Guarantee", aimed at supporting the creation of new job opportunities and facilitating SMEs' access to the financing needed for environmentally friendly projects, thereby promoting employment, green investment, and sustainable development across the Kingdom.
Under the Export Credit and Domestic Sales Guarantee Programme, the value of guarantees issued reached JOD 215.3 million, covering 3,901 export shipments and domestic sales transactions. This contributes to strengthening the ability of national companies to expand into local and international markets while managing commercial credit risks.
The Chairman of the Corporation’s Board of Directors, Dr. Adel Al-Sharkas, stated that these results reflect the Corporation’s continued commitment to fulfilling its developmental role and strengthening its contribution to supporting SMEs and entrepreneurial ventures, in line with national economic priorities.
For his part, the Director General of the Corporation, Mr. Adnan Naji, affirmed that the Corporation will continue working to develop its guarantee programmes and expand its beneficiary base, while pursuing its digital transformation project and enhancing operational efficiency and risk management, in a manner that supports the sustainability of its operations and reinforces its role in supporting the national economy.
