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Cyprus experiences increase in housing loans as interest rates rise.
4 sourcesFirst reported 16 days agoUpdated 15 days ago
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What all sources covered
- New housing loans in Cyprus saw a notable increase in May 2026, reaching €145.5 million compared to €106 million in April.
- The total of new loans for all purposes amounted to €361.9 million in May, surpassing the €331.3 million recorded in the previous month.
- The average interest rate for new housing purchase loans rose to 4.06%, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus.
- The spike in housing loans coincided with an overall increase in interest rates during this period.
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Cyprus Mail+14m
Philenews+34m
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Άνοδος στα νέα δάνεια τον Μάιο, αυξήθηκε στο 4,06% το επιτόκιο για στεγαστικά
Dialogos· 15 days ago
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Άνοδος στα νέα δάνεια τον Μάιο: Αυξήθηκε στο 4,06% το επιτόκιο για στεγαστικά
Sigmalive· 16 days ago
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Cyprus sees spike in housing loans as interest rates rise
Cyprus Mail· 16 days ago
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Αυξήθηκαν τα στεγαστικά και τα επιτόκια τους τον Μάιο
Philenews· 16 days ago