Tighter lending meets lower loan demand

During the second quarter of 2023, the lending criteria for businesses and households remained strict, indicating the caution of banks. At the same time, there was a decrease in loan demand, attributed

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Heat on banks to lower interest hikes

Political parties are increasing the heat on banks to absorb part of the increased cost of borrowing from interest rate hikes burdening the economy and households. As the European Central Bank prepares

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New loans up, mortgages dip in H1

Pure new credit (excluding renegotiated loan facilities) rose by an annual 1.26% in the first six months, with rate hikes by the European Central Bank affecting mortgages which marked a reduction of

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New bank loans decline

Total new loans decreased to €473.9 mln in April, compared with €922.5 mln in the previous month, as the credit squeeze tightens, the Central Bank of Cyprus said. Regarding deposit rates, it

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