Tag: loans
Monthly interest charges on student loans almost tripled
As of: November 27, 2023 8:27 a.m On average, borrowers pay almost three times as much interest on a KfW student loan as they did five years ago. The average…
Real estate financing: Banks are granting more loans again – the market remains divided – the economy
The real estate market in Germany seems to be slowly getting going. Prices have recently fallen more sharply again, but at the same time banks have once again granted more…
Financing: Banks are granting more real estate loans again – economy
The real estate market in Germany seems to be slowly getting going. Prices have recently fallen more sharply again, but at the same time banks have once again granted more…
series "Notary appointment": "I have hidden the loans in online banking"
Simone, 35, and Marcel, 37, wanted more space for their family. So they bought a house, but the current tenants didn’t move out. Now they live in an old coffee…
Ampel is planning changes to parental allowance, VAT, student loans – politics
Citizens’ allowance, parental allowance, VAT in restaurants: These are the most important changes that the Parliament’s Budget Committee has recommended for the new federal budget. Important basic lines of the…
Creditreform: Less over-indebtedness – but experts warn
As of: November 15, 2023 11:51 a.m Despite the many crises, private debt is at a record low – partly because of government aid. However, experts warn of a hidden…
Is it worth taking on debt when inflation is high?
As of: November 10, 2023 12:22 p.m In times of high inflation, it is sometimes pointed out that loans are then easier to repay. Because money loses value due to…
SPD calls for the interest rate increase on KfW student loans to be withdrawn
As of: November 4th, 2023 1:52 p.m The renewed increase in the interest rate for student loans from the development bank KfW is met with criticism from politicians. The Union…
Fewer corporate loans – the economy is expecting a recession
As of: October 24, 2023 7:09 p.m The German economy is weakening, but the federal government hopes to be able to avert a recession. But a look at corporate loans…
Companies in Germany have a harder time getting loans
As of: October 23, 2023 2:14 p.m German companies are finding it more difficult to get loans. According to the Ifo Institute, almost one in three companies reported banks’ reluctance…