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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

USE THE OPPORTUNITY โŸฉ Estonian bank simplifies home loan conditions for home defenders and teachers

Coop Bank in Estonia has announced simplified home loan conditions for teachers, police officers, firefighters, active military personnel, and members of the Defense League.

Mar 1 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Surprise at the bank counter: Housing loan interest protection can now be obtained for less than Euribor

A new survey indicates that interest protection for housing loans may now come cheaper than the Euribor rate.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who offers the cheapest installment loans? Offers from banks and non-bank institutions

This article discusses the evaluation criteria for short-term loans and presents various offers available from banks and non-bank institutions in Poland.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Bank of Estonia: Entrepreneurs' assessment of loan availability has improved

Estonian entrepreneurs perceive an improvement in their access to bank loans, surpassing several indicators of the European average.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Household Loan Rates Increase for Four Consecutive Months...Housing Loan at 4.29%, Highest in 1 Year and 2 Months

Household loan interest rates in South Korea have risen for four consecutive months, with housing loan rates reaching their highest level in over a year.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

With a low rating in fiscal management, DF will not have the Union's guarantee to take out a loan and reinforce BRB

The Federal District of Brazil is unable to secure a Union guarantee for potential loans to boost the Bank of Brasรญlia due to a low payment capacity rating.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mortgage loans: a private bank lowered its interest rate by more than 5 points

A private bank in Argentina has significantly reduced its mortgage interest rate amid uncertainty in the housing loan market.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Luminor's net profit last year decreased to 157.7 million euros

Luminor Bank's net profit fell to โ‚ฌ157.7 million last year due to lower interest rates, but the bank managed to keep its costs stable.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mammoth profits for banks in the shadow of the Supreme Court's decision on interest rates for Law Katseli loans

Banks in Greece are anticipated to report significant profits amidst uncertainty following a Supreme Court decision that impacts interest calculations on Law Katseli loans.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Piraeus Bank announces 1.070-billion-euro profit in 2025

Piraeus Bank reported a significant profit of 1.070 billion euros for 2025, reflecting strong customer loan growth and financial performance.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Piraeus Bank: Profit of โ‚ฌ1.07 billion in 2025

Piraeus Bank announced a strong profit forecast of โ‚ฌ1.07 billion for 2025, signaling a 16% return on tangible equity.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

BRB needs up to R$ 6.6 billion in loans, says DF government offering lots as collateral

The government of the Federal District announced that the Bank of Brasรญlia (BRB) may require R$ 6.6 billion in loans to cover financial losses and is proposing public properties as collateral for the loan.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Over 205 million PLN profit. Bank Pocztowy shows strength in 2025.

In 2025, Bank Pocztowy achieved a net profit of 205.9 million PLN, marking a 13.4% increase from the previous year, driven by improvements in loan quality and growth in customer loans and deposits.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Per Capita New Household Loans Decrease Significantly Among 30s and in the Capital Region

New household loans per capita have declined significantly, particularly among individuals in their 30s and in the capital region, according to recent data from the Bank of Korea.

Feb 24 โ€ข 03:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF government wants to use public properties as loan guarantees to save BRB, investigated in Master case

The government of the Federal District seeks to use public properties as collateral for loans to rescue the Brasรญlia Bank, which is under investigation for fraudulent activities.

Feb 24 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Issues at Aktia

Aktia Bank is currently experiencing payment delays and issues with its loan services, as reported on the bank's website.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle: Jรคrvisydรคn has guaranteed 32 million euros in debts for a group of companies

According to Yle, Jรคrvisydรคn, which is undergoing corporate restructuring, has guaranteed 32 million euros in loans for its subsidiary Lomakylรค Jรคrvisydรคn and its associated business Kuru Resort from the Multitude Bank registered in Malta.

Feb 21 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pleno Bank is liquidated, but those with Credcesta loans must continue payments

The liquidation of Pleno Bank requires borrowers with Credcesta loans to continue making payments despite the bank's closure.

Feb 18 โ€ข 21:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Mini-loans, 'a form of soft drug' for young people, denounces the Governor of the Bank of France

The Governor of the Bank of France, Franรงois Villeroy de Galhau, criticized mini-loans as a risk factor for young people's increasing debt, advocating for stricter regulations.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mortgage Loans: Three Concrete Facts That Show Positive Signs for the Future of Lending

The Argentinian mortgage market is showing signs of improvement with recent bank movements, despite high interest rates and stricter conditions.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Credit loan interest rates in banks rise to over 4% for the first time in 14 months... What about stock investment debt?

Bank credit loan interest rates have risen above 4% for the first time in 14 months, prompting concerns about the impact on stock investment borrowing.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Major Action by STF in Lucknow, Leader of Loan Gang Arrested... Has Committed Fraud Worth Crores

The STF in Lucknow has uncovered a fraudulent loan syndicate and arrested its leader, Aamir Ehsan, who obtained loans fraudulently amounting to crores of rupees.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The company gives gold loans, now it is going to make a big deal, the effect will be seen on the shares!

The Reserve Bank of India has approved a significant stake acquisition by Ben Capital in Manappuram Finance, likely impacting its shares.

Feb 15 โ€ข 08:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Millions of Farmers' Joy... These 4 Major Changes are Coming in KCC, RBI's Announcement!

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed significant changes to the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme to improve loan coverage and limits for farmers.

Feb 14 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A bank reactivates its UVA mortgage loans with higher rates than those it had before suspending them

An Argentine bank has resumed its UVA mortgage lending after a four-month halt, raising interest rates compared to previous levels.

Feb 12 โ€ข 19:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Last year, young people were issued less than 4% of non-bank creditors' loans, says association

In 2022, individuals under 21 were granted less than 4% of loans from non-bank creditors in Latvia, highlighting significant barriers for this age group.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:14 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Commercial Banks Sound Alarm Over Soaring Non-Performing Loans

The President of the Liberia Bankers Association has urged the government to address the issue of rising non-performing loans that are hindering economic growth.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Rising energy costs have not deterred taking out home loans

Despite rising energy costs, there has been no noticeable decrease in home loan applications according to real estate agents and bank representatives in Estonia.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Non-bank credit is growing: it now accounts for one in four pesos in consumer loans

Non-bank credit in Argentina has increased significantly, now representing 25% of consumer loans alongside rising irregularity in repayments.

Feb 11 โ€ข 20:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Catalonia starts financing debt with banks for the first time since the procรฉs

The Catalan government has received approval to formalize long-term bank loans totaling โ‚ฌ292.75 million, marking a significant financial shift after 14 years.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

ING Bank ลšlฤ…ski Surpassed Santander BP. In Which Areas?

ING Bank ลšlฤ…ski reported strong financial results in 2025, surpassing Santander Bank Polska in various areas including loans and deposits.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Double benefit of buying a house... Repo rate cut makes loans cheaper, property prices also soften

The recent repo rate cuts by the RBI make it an advantageous time for potential home buyers as loan costs decrease and property price growth has slowed.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

ร˜kokrim points to flights, holidays, and bank loans in letter about Jagland

ร˜kokrim has requested the removal of Thorbjรธrn Jagland's immunity, citing attempts by Epstein to exploit Jagland's networks and position.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Manufacturers cut loans by N1.44 trillion amid high rates

Nigerian manufacturers reduced their bank loans by N1.44 trillion in 2025 due to high borrowing costs and unfavorable economic conditions.

Feb 8 โ€ข 00:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What is the maximum age to obtain a mortgage loan?

The Ecuadorian Social Security Institute's Bank offers various mortgage loans for affiliates and retirees aimed at financing properties under preferential conditions.

Feb 7 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Low-Income and Low-Credit Individuals 'Bitten by a Snake'

The article discusses the significant interest rate disparities between bank loans and second-tier financial institutions for low-credit borrowers in South Korea.

Feb 7 โ€ข 00:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Clients paid off debt with Will Bank, but are now on BRB's debtors list

Clients who contracted loans with Will Bank are being incorrectly listed as debtors by BRB, even after settling their debts.

Feb 6 โ€ข 20:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Manager conspired to loot bank by scamming millions in gold loans; arrested with accomplice

In a shocking case from Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, the suspended branch manager of Punjab National Bank and his accomplice were arrested for embezzling millions through fake gold loan accounts.

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Commercial Bank's profit, loans, and deposits continue to grow

Komerฤnรญ banka reported a 4.7% year-on-year increase in net profit to 18.1 billion CZK, with total revenues rising by 0.2% to 36.9 billion CZK, and proposed a dividend payout of 95.60 CZK per share, subject to approval at a general meeting on April 23.

Feb 6 โ€ข 07:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Russia: Sberbank plans cryptocurrency loans for corporate clients

Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, is set to issue cryptocurrency loans to corporate clients due to strong interest, while also planning to work with the central bank on developing regulations.

Feb 5 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

World Bank Chief Ajay Banga Reaches His Ancestral Home in Pakistan; Says It's a Big Trauma...

World Bank President Ajay Banga visited his ancestral home in Pakistan during his four-day trip, reflecting on his roots amid a warm welcome aimed at securing future loans for the financially struggling country.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

CPMI of INSS postpones Vorcaro's testimony on Bank Master's payroll loans

The Mixed Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPMI) of INSS has once again postponed the testimony of banker Daniel Vorcaro regarding payroll loans from Bank Master to February 26, a week later than initially scheduled.

Feb 4 โ€ข 18:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Bank of Greece: Drop of 41 basis points in the average interest rate of new loans in December 2025

The average weighted interest rate for new loans to businesses and households dropped by 41 basis points in December 2025, reaching 4.24%, marking a three-year low.

Feb 4 โ€ข 12:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Banks: 46% Jump in Housing Loans in 2025

In 2025, housing loans saw a significant increase of 46% compared to 2024, according to data from the Hellenic Bank Association, indicating a new upward cycle after fifteen years of contraction.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple is suspected of using the names of homeless people in PR to take out loans: 'They live a life of ostentation', says delegate

A couple from Londrina, Paranรก, is under investigation for allegedly using the identities of homeless individuals to open bank accounts and secure loans, and they were arrested during a police operation that uncovered stolen data and assets including cash and a jet ski.

Feb 3 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Hundreds of billions of unfair loans to family and acquaintances... Can it be prevented by the 'guidelines for preventing conflicts of interest in banks'?

A bank employee has illicitly acquired 7.85 billion won in loans through fraudulent documents and collusion with colleagues and family members, prompting the Financial Supervisory Service to implement guidelines to prevent conflicts of interest in banking.

Feb 3 โ€ข 05:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Seadrill, which caused 80 billion losses to Korea Trade Insurance Corporation and Export-Import Bank, earns 110 billion through the Great Whale project

Seadrill, an American drilling company, incurred a substantial loss of approximately 854 billion won to Korean institutions due to unpaid loans, while also gaining significant profits through its participation in the Great Whale oil drilling project.

Feb 3 โ€ข 04:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Credit to families grows by 4% in 2025 due to housing and consumption boost

Spanish households ended 2025 with increased spending, as bank financing to families rose by 4% in December compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 715.884 billion euros, primarily driven by housing loans.

Feb 2 โ€ข 11:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Who is hiding behind the funds - Farandouris' request to the Supervisory Mechanism and the Central Bank

Greek MEP Nikolaos Farandouris is urging the Single Supervisory Mechanism and the European Central Bank to reveal the identities behind offshore funds managing billions in loans affecting Greek citizens' homes.

Jan 16 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Billions on the table. Have banks started financing companies' big ambitions?

The article discusses banks' recent surge in providing large-scale financing to companies, exploring the reasons behind significant financial agreements and the increasing trend of consortium bank loans for enterprises.

Jan 14 โ€ข 03:18 UTC

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