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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government sets value of properties that DF wants to use as collateral for BRB loan; see list

The Brazilian government has outlined the values of properties to be used as collateral for a billion-dollar loan from the Banco de Brasília (BRB), totaling approximately R$ 6.4 billion.

Mar 2 • 16:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "The new loan rule will hit those who need to renovate"

The Swedish government's new loan regulations aimed at curbing overconsumption may disproportionately impact low-income households and young buyers who cannot afford fully renovated homes.

Mar 1 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Soon you can extend the housing loan repayment period to 35 years – graphics show the change in monthly payments and interest

The Finnish government is set to allow homebuyers to extend their housing loan repayment period to 35 years, resulting in lower monthly payments but significantly higher interest costs.

Mar 1 • 07:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government opens R$ 8 billion space for Correios to raise new loan with Union guarantees

The Brazilian government has allowed Correios to secure a new loan of up to R$ 8 billion, backed by Union guarantees, as part of its economic restructuring plan.

Feb 26 • 23:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Correios Receive Prior Authorization to Contract New Loan of Up to R$ 8 Billion

The National Monetary Council approved a limit of up to R$ 8 billion for Brazil's Postal Services to contract a new loan for its restructuring plan.

Feb 26 • 22:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government relaxes loan rules for airlines with resources from the aviation fund

The Brazilian government has relaxed some loan rules for airlines using resources from the National Civil Aviation Fund (FNAC).

Feb 26 • 22:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

109 Years Ago, Grandfather Gave 35 Thousand War Loan to the British, Now Grandson Claims Crores

A businessman from Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, alleges that his grandfather loaned ₹35,000 to the British government during World War I, a claim he is now pursuing for compensation.

Feb 26 • 14:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sale, incorporation into assets, loan guarantee: know what BRB can do with the properties offered by Ibaneis

The government of the Federal District has proposed a law to transfer nine public properties to the Bank of Brasília to improve its financial situation after failed transactions.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

USU: Loan repayment periods for mortgages are set to increase – experts completely dismiss the idea

Finnish financial regulators criticize a government proposal to extend mortgage repayment periods to 35 years, warning of increased household debt risks.

Feb 26 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jacareí City Council approves loan of up to R$ 50 million for water treatment station

The Jacareí City Council approved a loan of up to R$ 50 million for the installation of a new water treatment station.

Feb 25 • 20:51 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
🇧🇷 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 Brasília (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 • 19:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government of the DF will replace the project that offers 12 public properties as collateral for a loan from BRB

The government of the Federal District is set to present a revised bill that offers 12 public properties as collateral for a loan from the Bank of Brasília, excluding certain areas of a natural park from the proposal.

Feb 24 • 17:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF Chamber discusses project offering 12 public properties as collateral for BRB loan

The DF Chamber is set to discuss a bill that would allow the government to use 12 public properties as collateral for a billion-dollar loan from the Bank of Brasília.

Feb 24 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 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 Brasília Bank, which is under investigation for fraudulent activities.

Feb 24 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BRB Loan: DF Chamber Halts Government's Intent and Will Only Discuss the Text on Tuesday

The DF Chamber plans to only discuss the proposal on Tuesday, halting the government's expectation for a swift vote on the BRB loan agreement.

Feb 23 • 19:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Billion-dollar loan from BRB: see where the 12 properties that the GDF wants to use as 'collateral' are located

The government of the Federal District has proposed offering 12 public properties as collateral for a billion-dollar loan from the Bank of Brasília (BRB).

Feb 23 • 13:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Martin Lewis ambushes Badenoch on Good Morning Britain over student loans plan

Kemi Badenoch was unexpectedly challenged live on air by finance expert Martin Lewis regarding the government's student loan interest rate cut proposal.

Feb 23 • 10:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A loan of ₹20 lakh, and that too without a guarantee... The government is distributing it for business

The Indian government is offering loans of up to ₹20 lakh under the PM Mudra Yojana to encourage young entrepreneurs to start their businesses without requiring any guarantees.

Feb 23 • 02:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Difficulties in Borrowing Money from Banks Lead to Surge in ‘Loan Sharks’... Record New Loans in 3.5 Years

The amount of new loans from loan shark companies has surged to a 3.5-year high, indicating a growing trend of middle-to-low credit individuals turning to such lenders due to stricter regulations by the government.

Feb 23 • 02:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

The pressure is building on government to reform student loan repayments

The UK government faces increasing pressure to reform student loan repayments amid a Labour rebellion over a three-year freeze on repayment thresholds.

Feb 22 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See which properties the GDF wants to offer as collateral for the BRB's billion-dollar loan

The government of the Federal District plans to offer 12 public properties as collateral for a billion-dollar loan from the Bank of Brasília (BRB).

Feb 21 • 13:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF Government wants to offer 12 public properties as collateral for BRB to secure loan

The District Federal government is preparing a bill to use 12 public properties as collateral for a billion-dollar loan from the Banco de Brasília (BRB).

Feb 20 • 23:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Paltamo loans 100,000 euros to a golf company - council decided with a vote of 16 to 4

Paltamo municipality has approved a 100,000 euro loan to Paltamo Golf Oy to aid in its financial restructuring, a decision made by the town council with a vote of 16 to 4.

Feb 20 • 12:11 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Mozambique: Lectures From the IMF, but No New Loan

The IMF has reported that Mozambique's government is experiencing worsening financing conditions and will not receive new loans amid rising debt issues.

Feb 20 • 04:40 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government faces ‘save OSAP’ campaign to reverse student loan changes

The Ontario government under Premier Doug Ford is facing mounting opposition to changes in the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) that favor loans over grants as part of efforts to reform post-secondary funding.

Feb 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Paltamo intends to grant a loan of 100,000 euros to a golf course whose entrepreneur has just lost a dispute over unpaid debt

The Paltamo municipal council is set to decide on a proposed 100,000 euro loan to Paltamo Golf for financial restructuring amidst the owner's recent economic challenges.

Feb 19 • 10:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Britons living in Europe face repayment hikes amid Reeves student loans row

UK graduates residing in Europe are set to experience significant increases in their student loan repayments starting in April, stirring controversy amid ongoing debates surrounding student debt reform.

Feb 18 • 15:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who can conclude a loan agreement with the village mayor for his vehicle?

The article discusses the legality of loan agreements involving the private vehicle of a village mayor for official purposes, following scrutiny from the Regional Chamber of Audit regarding such agreements.

Feb 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government raises the Credicasa loan ceiling from $50,000 to $65,000

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has announced an increase in the Credicasa loan ceiling from $50,000 to $65,000 to include financing for suites.

Feb 11 • 14:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The National Security Council is in session. 'Too many questions, too few answers'

The Polish National Security Council convened to address pressing security issues, including a loan for the SAFE program, Poland's invitation to Donald Trump's Peace Council, and the investigation concerning contact of a government official with eastern business interests.

Feb 11 • 13:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Exchange of blows before the RBN. Karol Nawrocki opened the meeting with these words

Karol Nawrocki convened a meeting of the National Security Council to discuss a government loan for the SAFE Program, Poland's invitation to the Council of Peace, and actions regarding the business ties of the Speaker of the Sejm.

Feb 11 • 13:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG unhappy when Reps blocked loan excluding South-East – Gbajabiamila

Femi Gbajabiamila revealed that the Nigerian government was unhappy with him for blocking a foreign loan that excluded the South-East during his tenure as Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Feb 10 • 17:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Partners simulated a loan of almost R$ 1 million with a friend of Manga on the day they received a million-dollar transfer from a company of an overpriced building

Partners of a real estate company in Sorocaba (SP) simulated a loan of nearly R$ 1 million on the same day they received R$ 1.48 million from a company that sold an overpriced building to the city.

Feb 10 • 14:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis declares 'breach of natural justice' over Plan 2 loan changes

Martin Lewis criticizes the UK government's freeze on student loan repayment thresholds, arguing it unfairly impacts graduates by increasing their repayment amounts.

Feb 9 • 15:34 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ottawa gives Canada Post a $1.01-billion loan amid ongoing financial struggles

The Canadian government has granted Canada Post a $1.01 billion loan to address its financial difficulties and ensure continued service delivery.

Feb 7 • 19:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government ordered the State Attorney's Office to stop being a plaintiff in the case regarding the IMF loan in 2018

The national government has instructed the State Attorney's Office to cease its role as a plaintiff in the case concerning the 2018 IMF loan, justifying the decision by stating that the case has been dismissed.

Feb 6 • 05:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

US grants $565 million loan to Brazilian rare earth miner

The U.S. government has finalized a $565 million financing agreement with the Brazilian rare earth miner Serra Verde, which includes the option for the U.S. to acquire a minority stake in the company.

Feb 5 • 14:53 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Zuzanna Dąbrowska: The Arrangement at RBN Will Benefit Both Karol Nawrocki and Włodzimierz Czarzasty

President Zuzanna Dąbrowska plans to discuss the government's SAFE program loan and Poland's invitation to Donald Trump's Peace Council during an advisory council meeting, along with clarifying Włodzimierz Czarzasty's eastern business contacts.

Feb 4 • 11:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Over US$15 billion in interest has been paid to the IMF since 2018

Argentina has paid a total of US$15.611 billion in interest to the IMF since 2018, primarily from a loan granted during Mauricio Macri's government and renewed under the current administration of Javier Milei.

Feb 3 • 09:01 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China’s massive oil-for-loan debts at risk in post-Maduro Venezuela: analysts

China's significant oil-for-loan debts to Venezuela are threatened in the wake of a change in government, although crude oil exports to China are likely to continue as the new administration seeks revenue.

Jan 8 • 05:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Government approved a loan to Croatian Roads of nearly 200 million euros

The Croatian government has granted a state guarantee and approval for a long-term loan of 197 million euros to Croatian Roads to refinance two club loans.

Dec 30 • 13:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

The repayment of over 10 million euros in loans for Uljanik will be postponed

The Croatian government is focusing on privatization solutions for the Uljanik shipyard while discussing the postponement of loan repayments exceeding 10 million euros.

Dec 30 • 06:37 UTC

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