Guarantee and lending

The Debt Office provides guarantees and loans to both government and private entities following approval by the Riksdag (Swedish Parliament) and the Government. A fee is charged for the service.

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Limiting the central government’s risk

The Debt Office publishes an annual risk analysis regarding the central government’s overall guarantees and lending.

Comprehensive risk analysis
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Public debt and contingent liability management

The Swedish National Debt Office has contributed to a working paper published by the OECD, with the title "The role of public debt managers in contingent liability management". The working paper explores how public debt managers can minimize contingent risks through seven different countries' approaches.

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How it works

The main principle is that the fee for a guarantee or a loan must correspond to the central government’s expected cost. This includes the cost of an expected credit loss as well as the administrative cost of providing the guarantee or loan.

News - guarantees and lending

The National Debt Office is issuing a term loan facility to SAS

Press release 16 July 2021

On behalf of the government, the Debt Office has issued a term loan facility of SEK 1.5 billion to SAS. The loan facility is part of a joint action whereby the Danish government makes an equally...

Debt Office Commentary: More efficient management of Swedish government agencies’ international payments

News 28 June 2021

Swedish government agencies’ liquidity management in foreign currency is continually improving. Since 2017, the Swedish National Debt Office has offered a multi-currency cash pool (MCCP) solution....
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