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🇸🇪 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
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Social Democrats aim to ensure better loan opportunities in rural areas

The Social Democrats in Denmark plan to expand state-guaranteed home loan options to improve housing affordability in rural areas.

Mar 1 • 10:40 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
🇫🇮 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 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 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 • 05:41 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 19:40 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Mortgage rates below 6 percent in the USA

For the first time in over three years, the mortgage rate for a 30-year loan in the USA has fallen below 6 percent, now standing at 5.98 percent according to Freddie Mac.

Feb 26 • 17:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonian Households Are Struggling More with Loan Payments

The amount of overdue loans in Estonia has been gradually increasing, with a rise in new housing loans and a prolonged loan period.

Feb 26 • 06:41 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
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Do you live in a big city? Have you had difficulties getting a home loan? Tell Yle, we are doing a piece

Yle is investigating the increasing difficulties residents in large cities face in obtaining home loans, particularly for properties needing renovations.

Feb 23 • 09:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Viki Eerikkilä reveals how large his housing loan is - "Nothing much, we'll pay it off"

Viki Eerikkilä discusses his life through numbers, highlighting his experiences and the details of his housing situation.

Feb 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon directs Cabinet to review loan extension regulations for existing multiple homeowners

President Yoon has instructed his Cabinet and secretariat to assess regulatory measures regarding loan extensions for existing multiple homeowners, emphasizing fairness in financial policies.

Feb 20 • 01:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Financial authorities target ‘14 trillion won’ in rental business loans... Modifying benefits for multi-homeowners

Financial authorities in South Korea are focusing on approximately 14 trillion won in loans for rental business operators, planning to revise loan extension practices that favor multi-homeowners.

Feb 18 • 03:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is the maximum financing amount of Credicasa in the Biess

The BIESS offers a mortgage loan called Vivienda Premier Credicasa, designed for the purchase of new housing with preferential conditions for members and retirees.

Feb 15 • 16:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

DID YOU KNOW? ⟩ Large families can acquire a home with a smaller than usual down payment

Large families in Estonia can obtain a housing loan with a down payment as low as 5% due to state-backed guarantees.

Feb 13 • 07:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Financial Sector Considers Recapturing Loans for Housing Rental Businesses After President Yoon's Strong Stance on Multiple Homeowners

The South Korean financial sector is interpreting President Yoon's remarks about limiting loan extensions for multiple homeowners as a potential targeting of housing rental business loans.

Feb 13 • 05:56 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 13:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Even with rising house prices, consumption does not increase... 'Due to loan burden compared to investment in higher-level housing'

A report by the Bank of Korea indicates that rising housing prices negatively impact the consumption and welfare of young people and homeowners with low to moderate income.

Feb 12 • 08:13 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: NE1 from Monday, February 9, 2026

Reports highlight various topics including housing loan interest rates, a pilot's arrest for suspected child abuse, and comments from Brazilian political figures.

Feb 9 • 15:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Repayment of a loan grants the right to housing relief

The article discusses a promotional package offering subscribers access to both PRO.RP.PL and The New York Times, emphasizing the value of this double journalism service.

Feb 9 • 04:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CAC marks 35 years, unveils housing loan, health scheme for staff

The Corporate Affairs Commission in Nigeria is celebrating its 35th anniversary by launching a housing loan scheme and healthcare facility for staff and retired personnel.

Feb 7 • 20:09 UTC
🇪🇨 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 • 13:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

She asked a question that troubles many: Is credit such a terrible thing? She got a lot of answers

A Reddit user initiated a discussion on the challenges faced by many Croatian citizens regarding high property prices, rising rents, and unfavorable bank loan conditions for housing credit.

Feb 4 • 14:47 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Goodbye to rent: the legal trick to qualify for a mortgage loan with low income

The article discusses a legal technique that helps individuals with low income qualify for mortgage loans, amidst positive expectations for a revitalization in the housing market in 2026.

Feb 2 • 21:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Surge in the housing loan market. A significant share is refinancing

The article discusses the growing importance of refinancing in the mortgage market, the changes in mortgage structure observed by financial intermediaries, strategies banks use to attract refinancing customers, and the impact of interest rate changes on the housing and loan markets.

Jan 14 • 03:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

What kind of leftist buys housing comfort with a loan of 1500 euros

The purchase of a city center apartment by Sandra Benčić's family in Zagreb has sparked political controversy and questions about the affordability of housing in Croatia.

Jan 13 • 08:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

How expensive will apartments and mortgages be? We bring you a forecast for 2026

The article discusses the trends in mortgage lending in the Czech Republic, highlighting a significant increase in both the volume of new loans and the average loan amount, making housing finance more complex for borrowers.

Dec 29 • 06:16 UTC

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