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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 22:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

We are threatened by more expensive loans and further economic stagnation

Latvia's national debt has increased significantly over the past two decades, raising concerns about potential economic stagnation and higher loan costs for citizens.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Aquarius

The horoscope for Aquarius suggests receiving sudden news, exercising caution while driving, avoiding hasty decisions related to career, and potential concerns regarding children, along with the need for careful planning in work and risks in business dealings involving loans.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Canadian banks are preparing themselves for more bad loans this year

Canada's biggest banks are increasing their loan loss provisions amid rising economic uncertainties and household pressures, although they continue to report significant profits.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:07 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‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

European banks: Mortgage loans become more expensive, but corporate loans decrease

European banks are tightening mortgage lending criteria and increasing interest rates for households, while corporate loan conditions are expected to become cheaper by 2026.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Account attributed to the son of alias 'Fito' promotes loans and money laundering on TikTok

A TikTok account allegedly belonging to Jair Macรญas, son of a notorious gang leader in Ecuador, promotes offers for loans and money laundering, raising concerns and attracting criticism.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Land sold in Bhadohi used as collateral for loans from two banks, disclosure made

In Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, three brothers are accused of selling land and then mortgaging it to two banks for loans, with the victim being a deaf-mute woman who legally acquired the land.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:43 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‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Samsung's Pyeongtaek Plant Selected for National Growth Fund's Mega Project

The National Growth Fund announces support for Samsung Electronics' AI semiconductor cluster project and a solid-state battery material plant in Ulsan, with significant low-interest loans.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 06:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Credit is Back in the Game. Revival in the Market in 2026

The article discusses the anticipated growth in the Polish credit market for 2026, driven by declining interest rates and increased demand for both personal and business loans.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

USU: Loan repayment periods for mortgages are set to increase โ€“ 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 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Moretti spoke about the money received from Sur Finanzas and defended 'Chiqui' Tapia: 'He treated San Lorenzo very well'

Former San Lorenzo president Marcelo Moretti discussed the loans received from Sur Finanzas and defended current AFA president Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia amidst ongoing corruption investigations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Illinois: the law signed by JB Pritzker on loans that will come into effect in 2026

Illinois is implementing a new law in 2026 aimed at regulating student loan and educational financing agreements to protect consumers from predatory lending practices.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

ANSeS Credits: How to Check Pending Payments and Debit Status

This article provides information on how to check the status and pending payments of ANSeS credits, which many Argentinian workers and retirees are still repaying despite the cessation of new credit issuance.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Aneta Wiewiรณrowska-Domagalska: Frank Loans and WIBOR

The article discusses the differences in assessing the abusiveness of variable interest clauses based on WIBOR compared to franc loans in Poland, highlighting the implications of EU court rulings for consumer protection law.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 17:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Labour ministers explore ways of easing burden of plan 2 student loans

UK ministers are considering options to alleviate the financial strain of plan 2 student loans due to increased repayment pressures, with discussions about changing repayment thresholds and inflation rates.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Student loans hope after Martin Lewis slams 'horrible' decision for graduates

Martin Lewis criticizes the UK government's decision to freeze the repayment threshold for Plan 2 student loans, which has stirred controversy among graduates and politicians alike.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Home loan holders will save hundreds of millions of euros: not everyone took advantage of this opportunity

Home loan holders in Lithuania have the chance to refinance their loans under simplified conditions, potentially saving millions, but not all are taking advantage of it.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Starmer hints at changing student loans system

Sir Keir Starmer indicated that the UK government is considering reforms to the student loans system to make it fairer.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Delinquency rises amid high interest rates and reaches highest level since 2017

In Brazil, consumer and corporate delinquency on loans has increased to 5.5%, the highest level since 2017, amid elevated interest rates.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Crime & Justice

A girl casually sent a fraudster the information needed for loans in her name

A young woman unknowingly provided personal information to a fraudster for obtaining loans in her name, highlighting the vulnerability of young people to such scams.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Income Limits for Student Loan Interest Aid Increase in March

Income limits for student loan interest aid in Finland will rise in March, according to the Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela).

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Swiss Franc: Strong Response from Borrowers to the Adjustment โ€“ 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 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Income limits for student loan interest assistance will increase in March

The income limits for student loan interest assistance in Finland will rise in March, according to the Finnish Social Insurance Institution (Kela).

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Student loan crisis in England and Wales is a scam on graduates, say angry MPs

Labour MPs in the UK have condemned the student loan system as a scam, urging for changes due to the rising debt burden on graduates.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of SMEs and Startups provides direct loans to small business owners at Homeplus starting next month 3rd

The South Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups is increasing financial support for small business owners at Homeplus by offering direct loans starting from November 3rd.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New survey for 'Rzeczpospolita' shows President Karol Nawrocki's dilemma regarding SAFE

A new survey reveals that nearly 60% of respondents support President Karol Nawrocki signing the SAFE bill, which allows for โ‚ฌ43 billion in loans for military modernization, while the opposition largely opposes it.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Stagnation of Huge Loans to Ukraine, EU Solidarity on Thin Ice

The EU's previously agreed-upon massive financial aid to Ukraine is stalling due to Hungary's opposition, revealing cracks in the bloc's solidarity.

Feb 24 โ€ข 21:13 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‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Editorial: Viktor Orbรกn Must Be Cast Aside

European leaders visited Kyiv on the anniversary of the invasion to show support for Ukraine, amidst threats from Hungary that could impede EU loans and sanctions against Russia.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Strengthening the rental market in rural areas and making shared ownership loans more accessible

The article discusses proposals to improve the rental market in Iceland's rural areas and enhance access to shared ownership loans.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"It's an act of racism," Latinos affected by new policy in the U.S.

Latino merchants express deep concern over a new U.S. Small Business Administration policy that restricts loans to citizens, excluding legal residents.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:46 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‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kela support that many do not realize to apply for โ€“ the benefit is greatest for those with low income and a lot of debt

A little-known financial support from Kela is underutilized by recent graduates, offering significant benefits for those with low incomes and high debt.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Good Morning Britain reveals truth behind Martin Lewis' 'ambush' of Kemi Badenoch interview

The hosts of Good Morning Britain discussed the unexpected appearance of financial expert Martin Lewis during an interview with Kemi Badenoch regarding student loan policies.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Residents near the metro are repaying home loans early, reveals report

A report highlights that individuals living near metro stations in major Indian cities are not only saving time but also showing increased discipline in repaying their home loans.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Tusk against Nawrocki. This is how the government wants to circumvent a possible veto

The Polish government is facing opposition regarding the SAFE program aimed at securing โ‚ฌ43.7 billion in preferential loans to support the defense industry, with critics fearing a loss of sovereignty and negative impacts on U.S. relations.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:14 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‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

โ€˜Itโ€™s not a freebieโ€™: Ford government defends OSAP changes as opposition continues

Ontario Premier Doug Ford stands firm on changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), stating that funding for student loans is no longer a free entitlement as opposition mounts.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Sports

Lukaku, Morata, and Rodriguez: Stories of 5 Stars Trapped in the Loan Spiral

The article discusses the challenges faced by professional soccer players trapped in a cycle of loans instead of establishing themselves at a single club.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa delivers homes under the housing program "Guayas boosts your home with Miti Miti"

President Daniel Noboa launched the housing project "Guayas boosts your home with Miti Miti" aimed at facilitating preferential mortgage loans and expanding access to home ownership in Ecuador.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Donald Tusk: Poles had problems with Ukraine, but it needs help today

Donald Tusk emphasized the necessity for Poland to aid Ukraine amid potential aggressions and discussed the EU's SAFE program for securing loans to assist member states.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis issues apology after ambushing Kemi Badenoch live on Good Morning Britain

Martin Lewis apologized on social media for interrupting Kemi Badenoch during her interview on Good Morning Britain.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:57 UTC

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