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04 December, 2024
 

Household deposit rates surge as home buying loan rates dip

Cyprus' Central Bank report highlights March's notable trends in deposit and lending rates

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In March 2024, the financial landscape in Cyprus saw some interesting shifts, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus. Here's a breakdown of what happened:

Interest rates on deposits from households with a maturity of up to one year rose to 2.24%, up from 1.98% the previous month.  Meanwhile, the interest rates on deposits from non-financial corporations dropped to 2.24%, down from 2.53% in the previous month.

The interest rate on consumer credit nudged up slightly to 6.19%, compared to 6.17% the previous month.  However, the interest rate for loans for house purchases saw a decrease to 4.75%, down from 5.15% in the previous month.  Loans to non-financial corporations for amounts up to €1 million also saw a decrease to 5.52%, compared to 5.91% in the previous month. For loans over €1 million, the rate dropped to 5.88%, down from 6.07% in the previous month.

Total new loans for March amounted to €496.4 million, down from €575.5 million in the previous month.  New loans for consumption dipped slightly to €22.2 million, with €20.5 million being pure new loans.  New loans for house purchases also decreased to €119.6 million, with €86.9 million being pure new loans.  On the other hand, new loans to non-financial corporations for amounts up to €1 million increased to €69.3 million, with €52.2 million being pure new loans.  However, new loans to non-financial corporations for amounts over €1 million saw a decrease to €270.8 million, with €123.8 million being pure new loans.

These changes reflect the dynamic nature of the financial sector, with fluctuations in interest rates and lending patterns influencing borrowing and saving behaviors in Cyprus.

[Information from CNA]

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