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Bank of Ghana Data Shows Greater Accra Holds 77% of Secured Credit in H1 2026

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Bank of Ghana data reveals that the Greater Accra region accounts for 77% of total secured credit recorded in the first half of 2026. The figure signals a stark regional financing inequality that carries direct implications for founders and SMEs operating outside the capital seeking collateral-backed credit.

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Greater Accra region accounts for 77% of total secured credit in half-year 2026 – BoG · myjoyonline.com · T3

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Accra Dominates Ghana Secured Credit
BoG data adds a regional breakdown showing Greater Accra accounts for 77% of total secured credit in H1 2026, deepening the picture of geographic financing inequality first detailed on 19–21 September.
Sep 21, 2026
Foreign Banks Lead Ghana Secured Credit
Collateral Registry data breaks down Q2 secured credit, showing foreign banks holding GH¢19.9bn of the GH¢31.5bn total.
Sep 19, 2026
Credit Market Contracts Despite Lending Volume
Ghana's total value of secured loans reached GH¢31.5 billion in Q2 2026, providing a concrete measure of credit market scale. Separately, the Ghana Collateral Registry has recorded a 32.2% decline in security interest registrations over the same quarter, signalling a contraction in new credit activity despite the headline lending volume.