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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Increase in Variable Interest Rates for Home Loans Leads to Surge in Refinancing Inquiries, as Borrowers Seek to Escape

Major Japanese banks have announced an increase in variable interest rates on home loans, causing a significant rise in refinancing consultations among borrowers.

Feb 27 • 09:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Under scrutiny: Working Group for borrowers' complaints

The Greek Ministry of National Economy and Finance has established a Working Group to monitor borrowers' complaints against loan servicers.

Feb 27 • 04:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Loans in Swiss francs: No investigation underway for breaches of EU law

Greek authorities report no violations of EU law concerning loan agreements in Swiss francs for borrowers in Greece.

Feb 25 • 17:36 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Swiss Franc: Strong Response from Borrowers to the Adjustment – Low and Stable Interest Rate

There has been a massive response from borrowers to the restructuring of loans in Swiss Francs, with over 3,000 individuals seeking adjustments.

Feb 25 • 11:05 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Loans in Swiss Franc: Twenty answers for the regulation – What to watch out for

The Greek government has launched an online platform to help borrowers with loans in Swiss Francs restructure their debts, offering significant debt reductions and fixed interest rates.

Feb 21 • 17:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Loans in Swiss Francs: The application process and categories - A guide with questions and answers

A new online platform for borrowers with loans in Swiss Francs is now operational in Greece, allowing for conversion of these loans to euros under specific terms.

Feb 19 • 06:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Important news for borrowers regarding the second pension pillar: a lawyer indicates what can slip through and what has no chance

A Lithuanian lawyer discusses the implications of debt vacations for borrowers and the conditions under which they can apply, especially in relation to the second pension pillar.

Feb 19 • 05:53 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Swiss franc: The platform for loan restructuring has opened – How to apply

A new online platform has been launched in Greece allowing borrowers with loans in Swiss francs to apply for restructuring to convert these loans to euros.

Feb 19 • 05:43 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 21:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Warning to people using one type of card as cost at '20-year high'

The average credit card purchase APR in the UK has reached a 20-year high of 35.8%, prompting concerns for borrowers regarding their debt.

Feb 17 • 11:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Borrowers Risk Stepping on a Rake: This Nuance Is Not Known to Everyone

In Lithuania, many companies may inadvertently overlook thin capitalization rules, risking higher corporate tax payments.

Feb 17 • 08:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Loans in Swiss Francs: The application platform opens on Thursday, February 19

Borrowers who choose to participate in a recently passed regulation will secure stable Euro payments and significant debt relief for their Swiss Franc loans.

Feb 14 • 06:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The CJEU has decided the WIBOR dispute. There is a ruling that banks and borrowers have been waiting for

The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has ruled on the WIBOR dispute, affecting borrowers who claim inadequate information from banks regarding loan conditions.

Feb 12 • 08:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

WIBOR under the scrutiny of the CJEU. Banks and borrowers await the ruling

The EU Court of Justice is set to rule on questions regarding WIBOR, which could significantly impact both banks and borrowers in Poland.

Feb 12 • 03:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A loan can turn into a nightmare. The registry and the fees will help

This article discusses the potential pitfalls of loans and the importance of a registry and fee structure to help borrowers.

Feb 11 • 06:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Law Katselis Loans: Servicers on Track to Comply with Supreme Court Decision

Servicers in Greece are adjusting to a recent Supreme Court decision regarding Katselis law loans, allowing borrowers to temporarily pay principal without interest.

Feb 10 • 18:47 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

A price war has broken out in home loans: But not everyone will benefit from it

A price war among mortgage institutions in Denmark is lowering home loan rates; however, not all borrowers will benefit from these reductions.

Feb 10 • 05:36 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Loans in Swiss Francs: When does the platform for regulation open

In two weeks, the platform for regulating loans in Swiss Francs will open, allowing borrowers to apply for restructuring of their loans until August 19, 2026.

Feb 8 • 16:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump admin uncovers 'staggering' $8.6 billion in suspected California small business fraud

The Trump administration has announced the suspension of over 111,000 California borrowers linked to $8.6 billion in suspected fraud related to COVID-19 relief programs.

Feb 7 • 12:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Support Umbrella for Vulnerable Borrowers

A new support framework is being implemented in Greece to protect vulnerable borrowers from loans in Swiss francs and those under the Katseli Law, with particular attention to disabled individuals.

Feb 7 • 09:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

SBA freezes over 100,000 California borrowers in sweeping $9B pandemic fraud crackdown

The SBA has suspended over 100,000 borrowers in California due to suspected fraud involving nearly $9 billion in loans during the pandemic.

Feb 7 • 02:30 UTC
🇰🇷 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 • 00:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Reversal for banks and servicers brought by the new Supreme Court decision on loans under the Katseli law

A landmark Supreme Court decision changes the way interest is calculated on loans under the Katseli law, likely resulting in refunds for borrowers who have overpaid.

Feb 6 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Law Katseli Loans: The 'translation' of the Supreme Court decision into 19 questions and answers

The recent decision by the Supreme Court provides relief to over 200,000 borrowers involved in Katseli law, detailing the obligations for banks regarding interest calculations on loans.

Feb 6 • 07:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Domino effect from the Supreme Court's decision on the Katseli law: Recalculation of interest and plan B for 'Hercules'

The Supreme Court's decision on the Katseli law triggers a domino effect, necessitating a recalculation of interest and alternative plans for vulnerable borrowers under the 'Hercules' program.

Feb 6 • 05:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Katseli: The Supreme Court's Decision is Important, It Ensures the Economic Survival of Thousands of Borrowers

Katseli emphasizes that the recent Supreme Court decision is crucial as it secures the financial survival of thousands of borrowers, preventing unfair wealth redistribution from vulnerable households to banks and funds.

Feb 5 • 21:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

EKPOIZO: Three Immediate Developments for Borrowers and Servicers Following the Supreme Court's Decision on the Katseli Law

The announcement from EKPOIZO outlines the immediate positive impacts the Supreme Court's ruling will have on borrowers, urging banks and servicers to promptly implement the decision.

Feb 5 • 15:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Supreme Court: How we arrived at the historic decision on the loans of the Katseli Law – What it means for thousands of borrowers and banks

The Supreme Court of Greece made a significant ruling affecting around 350,000 borrowers under the Katseli Law, determining that interest on restructured 'red' loans will be calculated based only on the monthly installment set by the court rather than the total debt.

Feb 5 • 13:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Key Interest Rate Stagnation: Why the ECB Keeps Rates Unchanged

The European Central Bank has decided to maintain the key interest rate for the Eurozone at 2.0 percent, marking the fifth consecutive meeting without a rate change, raising questions about implications for savers and borrowers.

Feb 5 • 13:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Farandouris on Nafteboriki TV: A great victory for thousands of borrowers is the decision of the Supreme Court

Independent MEP Nikola Farandouris described the Supreme Court's decision regarding 'red' loans as a significant victory for thousands of borrowers covered by the Katseli Law during an interview on Nafteboriki TV.

Feb 5 • 13:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Tsoukalas on the Supreme Court: Landmark decision ending abusive practices by funds and banks

Kostas Tsoukalas of PASOK highlights a historic Supreme Court decision that calculates interest based on monthly installments rather than total debt, marking a significant victory for borrowers.

Feb 5 • 12:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

What the Supreme Court's Decision Means for Borrowers under the Katseli Law - 50,000 Loans Worth 5 Billion Euros Affected

The Greek Supreme Court's recent decision impacts 50,000 loans valued at 5 billion euros, creating new challenges for vulnerable borrowers and potentially increasing management costs for banks and servicing companies.

Feb 5 • 12:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

What the Supreme Court's decision on the Katseli law means for borrowers, banks, and servicers

The Supreme Court's ruling on the Katseli law introduces new challenges for vulnerable borrowers and banks, significantly impacting management costs and potentially affecting guarantees under the Hercules plan.

Feb 5 • 12:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Supreme Court on 'red' loans: Decision in favor of the borrowers of the 'Katseli law' – Interest calculation based on the monthly installment

The Supreme Court decided that interest on loans under the Katseli law will be calculated based on the monthly installment rather than the total amount, favoring borrowers.

Feb 5 • 11:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Justice for borrowers of the Katseli law: Interest to be calculated in the monthly installment

The Supreme Court has ruled that interest for borrowers under the Katseli law should be calculated on their monthly installments rather than on the total loan amount.

Feb 5 • 10:51 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Katshéli Law – Supreme Court: Vindication for Borrowers – What It Decided About Non-Performing Loans

The Supreme Court supported borrowers by ruling that interest on loans covered by the Katshéli Law will be calculated based on the monthly payment rather than on the total amount, significantly reducing repayment amounts for approximately 350,000 borrowers.

Feb 5 • 09:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

EET: Category 1 for the conversion of Swiss francs for people with disabilities - What it means for borrowers

The Greek Bank Association announced improved conversion terms at a fixed interest rate of 2.3% for borrowers with disabilities, categorizing them as receiving a 50% benefit.

Feb 5 • 09:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

The time for decisions in the Plenary of the Supreme Court for the loans of the Katseli law - Possible scenarios

The Plenary of the Supreme Court is set to decide on the calculation method for loans under the Katseli law, which has significant implications for borrowers involved.

Feb 5 • 06:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Today is the critical decision on 'red' loans - What borrowers fear, examples

Today marks a critical day for approximately 350,000 borrowers awaiting the Supreme Court's final decision on how interest on 'red' loans will be calculated under Law 3869 of 2010.

Feb 5 • 05:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits back student loan write-offs amid Rachel Reeves' repayment freeze

A recent poll reveals that nearly half of Brits support the government writing off some or all student debt, particularly among graduates, amid concerns over a repayment freeze for Plan 2 borrowers.

Feb 4 • 14:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Student loans in recovery exceeded 100 million last year

Last year, over 100 million euros in student loans went unpaid, affecting nearly 9,000 borrowers, prompting Kela to step in as a guarantor.

Feb 4 • 13:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Katseli Law: The Plenary of the Supreme Court decides the future of non-performing loans

The Plenary Session of the Supreme Court is set to determine how the interest on regulated debts will be calculated, crucial for 350,000 borrowers under the Katseli Law.

Feb 4 • 07:23 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Sorry for our children: Rate hike highlights plight of borrowers vs boomers

The Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate increase sparks mixed reactions among retirees, who acknowledge the benefits to their finances while expressing concern for the struggles faced by younger borrowers.

Feb 3 • 18:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Consumer credit must be for housing needs? The Supreme Court on the matter of Francophone borrowers

The Supreme Court has ruled on the distinction between consumer credit and credit related to business activities, dismissing claims from two Francophone borrowers who sought to invalidate their loan agreements.

Feb 3 • 12:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Red loans: Supreme Court Plenary's decision on Thursday

The Greek Supreme Court will issue a decision on February 5 regarding the calculation of interest for 350,000 borrowers under the Katseli Law dealing with repayment issues and the management of distressed loans.

Feb 3 • 11:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

In Favor of Borrowers: The Rapporteur in the Plenary of the Supreme Court on the Calculation of Interest on Loans under the Katseli Law

The plenary session of the Supreme Court will hold a closed-door deliberation to determine the method of calculating interest for borrowers covered by the Katseli Law.

Feb 3 • 10:52 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Supreme Court: Critical Plenary on Red Loans – Interest per Installment or on the Total Debt?

The Supreme Court is set to decide on a crucial matter regarding interest calculations for borrowers under the Katseli law facing repayment issues, affecting around 350,000 borrowers and the companies managing the bad loans.

Feb 3 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

The big battle for interest on Katseli loans: What the decision to be made by the Supreme Court means

The Supreme Court's plenary session is set to decide on the method for calculating interest for debtors under the Katseli Law, impacting borrowers significantly.

Feb 3 • 07:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Johnson warns of 'unintended consequences' in Trump's credit card rate cap idea

House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed concerns about President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates, warning it could lead to unintended negative effects for borrowers.

Jan 13 • 17:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Conservative legal group targets CFPB rule mandating race, sex data in home loans

A Trump-aligned legal group is urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to eliminate a rule requiring lenders to report demographic data, arguing it detracts from focusing on borrowers' creditworthiness.

Jan 12 • 19:16 UTC

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