Cyprus central bank reports sharp drop in net new loans in January 2026

Nicosia, Cyprus. The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday reported a sharp decline in total net new loans in January 2026. Total net new loans fell by €377.7 million compared with the previous month, while net new housing loans decreased by €39.7 million.

Overall lending

According to the CBC, net new loans reached €247.3 million in January 2026, from total new lending of €495.9 million. This compares with €625.0 million in net new loans recorded in December 2025, which came from total new lending of €986.9 million.

Consumer loans

Data from the central bank showed that net new consumer loans increased slightly to €18.9 million, from €17.2 million in the previous month. These loans were issued from total new consumer lending of €20.1 million, compared with €18.2 million in December.

Housing loans

Net new housing loans declined to €95.7 million, down from €135.4 million in the previous month. The total value of new housing loans stood at €138.1 million in January, compared with €178.1 million recorded in December.

Loans to non-financial corporations

The central bank reported that net new loans to non-financial corporations for amounts up to €1 million decreased to €40.1 million, from €60.3 million the previous month.

Interest rates

The CBC said interest rates on both consumer loans and housing loans declined during the month.

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