Consumer loan rates rise, mortgage rates drop in March
In March, consumer loan rates increased while mortgage rates decreased in Cyprus. Deposit rates for households also rose, with new lending decreasing by €79 million compared to the previous month. The interest rate for fixed-term deposits for households increased to 2.24%, while the interest rate for non-financial corporations decreased to the same percentage. Total new loans in March amounted to €496.4 million, with new consumer loans decreasing to €22.2 million and new housing loans decreasing to €119.6 million. New loans to non-financial corporations for amounts up to €1 million increased, while loans for amounts above €1 million decreased. These statistics were published in the April 2024 edition of ‘Monetary and Financial Statistics’ by the Central Bank of Cyprus.
