JSC 'Nurbank' and JSC 'Damu Fund' to Provide Concessional Financing for SMEs

JSC 'Nurbank' and JSC 'Damu Fund' to Provide Concessional Financing for SMEs

Under the 'Өрлеу' program, concessional loans will be issued for project investment, working capital replenishment, and refinancing.

 JSC 'Nurbank' and JSC 'Entrepreneurship Development Fund 'Damu' have signed an agreement to participate in the program of conditioned placement of funds in second-tier banks for subsequent financing of micro, small, and medium-sized private enterprises 'Өрлеу'.

Under this agreement, Nurbank has the opportunity to finance micro, small, and medium-sized private enterprises for a total amount of 12.5 billion tenge. Loans will be provided for investment purposes and working capital replenishment at an annual rate of 12.6% (APR from 13.5%)*.

The 'Өрлеу' program is aimed at supporting private entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan. It includes the provision of concessional loans for investment purposes, working capital replenishment, and loan refinancing. The priority sectors for lending are manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, tourism, education, and healthcare.

'The signing of the agreement with the 'Damu' Fund under the 'Өрлеу' program is an important step for Nurbank in supporting the development of the national economy and entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan. We are proud to contribute to the implementation of a large-scale initiative aimed at stimulating the growth of micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in the country,' said Gulnara Musataeva, Chairperson of the Management Board of JSC 'Nurbank'. 

To participate in the 'Өрлеу' program, entrepreneurs need to contact the bank's branches. More detailed conditions of the program can be found on the JSC 'FRP Damu' website, or by calling 1408 from any region (the call is free), or by contacting the bank's contact center at the following phone numbers:

8 (727) 250-00-00, 244-44-44 - for residents and guests of Almaty, 8 8000 800 900 - calls from landline phones throughout Kazakhstan are free.

* subject to compliance with the list of priority economic activity codes.

Source:  https://informburo.kz/novosti/ao-nurbank-i-ao-fond-damu-obespecat-lgotnoe-finansirovanie-msb

11.07.2025