MNB sees sustainable lending growth ahead
Credit lending has restarted in Hungary, with corporate lending growing by 5-10%, while retail lending shows a sustainable annual growth rate of 3% - Gyula Pleschinger, a member of the Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB), told public radio.
Following the financial crisis in 2008, credit lending collapsed, recalled Pleschinger, cited by current affairs news portal hvg.hu. Since then, measures taken by the MNB have gradually led to an easing of lending conditions by banks, and corporate and retail credit has started to grow. Retail lending has also been supported by government home building programs, he noted.
In addition, the MNB has taken several measures to ensure financial stability, which have high chances of preventing a future financial or banking crisis. Over-indebtedness of the population is also unlikely, Pleschinger added.
This year the MNB expects GDP growth above 4%, although subsequent growth will slow to approximately the rate of the core EU countries, Pleschinger said. Average GDP growth in the EU is currently 2.5%, hvg.hu noted.
.png)
Hungarians Aware of Reasons Behind Power Outages, Expect Rap...
Varga Invites EU Commissioner to Visit Southern Border
SUPPORT THE BUDAPEST BUSINESS JOURNAL
Producing journalism that is worthy of the name is a costly business. For 27 years, the publishers, editors and reporters of the Budapest Business Journal have striven to bring you business news that works, information that you can trust, that is factual, accurate and presented without fear or favor.
Newspaper organizations across the globe have struggled to find a business model that allows them to continue to excel, without compromising their ability to perform. Most recently, some have experimented with the idea of involving their most important stakeholders, their readers.
We would like to offer that same opportunity to our readers. We would like to invite you to help us deliver the quality business journalism you require. Hit our Support the BBJ button and you can choose the how much and how often you send us your contributions.
.png)
