Slight Increase in LDR

The loan-to-deposit ratio (LDR) increased slightly at the end of sixth calendar month (Sept. 21) posting two straight growth periods after extended declines. 
LDR was 78.5% in the reviewed month up 0.8 percentage points compared to the preceding month and 2 percentage points higher than two months earlier. 
In comparison to the end of last fiscal year, however, LDR was down 0.9%, indicating 1.3% decline on an annualized basis, according to a report published by the Central Bank of Iran.