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BNB reports rise in consumer loans

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Consumer loans increased in December with almost 18%, compared to the same month in 2017, according to BNB data. This means debt of over 4.5 billion euros for households. Housing loans have risen by more than 10%. At the same time, the increase in deposit accounts growth is slowing down. The BNB has repeatedly warned that rapid credit growth could create cyclical risks that could affect future interest rate hikes.




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