Fashion and Footwear Sector Businesses to Access 120 Billion in Strategic Financing

Businesses in the fashion and footwear sector will be able to access 120 billion pesos in loans from Nafin and Bancomext, as part of the national strategy to boost MSMEs and strategic projects under the Mexico Plan. The program was recently announced during the National Investment Promotion meeting, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, where a financing scheme was detailed. There, Roberto Lazzeri, Director General of Nacional Financiera and Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior, explained that these resources will stimulate investment through direct credit, guarantees, and co-investment, in coordination with commercial banks and the private sector.

120 Billion in Financing with Guarantees Up to 80%

The program provides up to 120 billion pesos earmarked for MSMEs in priority sectors. This amount aims to generate a multiplier effect on the national economy. The scheme includes reduced rates on financial factoring, as well as 70% guarantees for loans up to 20 million pesos. Additionally, it offers 80% guarantees for first-time loans up to 5 million pesos. These percentages reduce risk for commercial banks and facilitate access to productive financing, thereby expanding financial inclusion in strategic sectors.

Special Programs for Women and Formal Micro-businesses

The strategy incorporates specific programs for women entrepreneurs and exporters, as well as for formal micro-businesses. The objective is to expand access to credit and strengthen their productive participation. Furthermore, these schemes promote integration into foreign trade, consequently enhancing competitiveness in global value chains.

Guanajuato Activates Mechanisms for the Footwear and Fashion Sector

In Guanajuato, the

of the State of Guanajuato (CICEG) organized a financing fair in coordination with Nafin. The event facilitated direct access to leveraging schemes. Additionally, the Association of Mexican Industrial Suppliers signed collaboration rules to strengthen Mexican supply chains. With this agreement, companies in the fashion, footwear, textile, and apparel sectors will be able to access financing tailored to their needs. The objective includes injecting liquidity, modernizing machinery, and optimizing production cycles.

Footwear Industry: 220 Million Pairs and Over 100 Thousand Jobs

In 2025, the footwear industry produced 220 million pairs and generated direct employment for over 100 thousand families. However, the sector faces capitalization issues. Therefore, access to credit is essential for working capital and job preservation. During 2025, Nafin channeled 13 billion pesos in loans and guarantees for the footwear sector in Guanajuato. These resources benefited 4,937 MSMEs. Additionally, the Impulso Nafin + Guanajuato program supported over 2,000 businesses, with an average loan of 2 million pesos. This program has a fund of 4.751 billion pesos.

Financing as an Engine for Investment, Employment, and Inclusion

With these actions, Nafin and Bancomext strengthen financing for productive investment, innovation, and financial inclusion. The 120 billion-peso credit package represents one of the largest recent boosts for MSMEs that the fashion and footwear sector can access. Furthermore, it reinforces the national industrial development strategy. The challenge now is to translate these resources into greater competitiveness, formal employment, and sustained growth. The post

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