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Update news outstanding loans
Although Decree 31/2022/ND-CP of the State Government offers support to businesses, cooperatives, and business householders at 2 percent interest rate when borrowing from commercial banks, there is still a strict criterion in place.
National Assembly deputies propose that there should be reasonable monetary policies to ensure the healthy development of the real estate market.
Many commercial banks are proposing the central bank to extend credit growth limits as they have nearly reached the allowed threshold.
Financial firms extended loan dues for more than 223,000 borrowers whose outstanding loans stood at VND151 trillion (US$6.49 billion) by May 25, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.
The outstanding loans of twelve inefficient projects under the Ministry of Industry and Trade totalled US$905 million as of the end of 2019, most were overdue, according to the Government’s report to the National Assembly.
JP Morgan says Vietnam’s banks are an outstanding investment opportunity in Southeast Asia, while a report from Bao Viet Securities says the banking sector is very promising.
Local lenders are considering waiving interest rates of outstanding loans worth VND185 trillion (US$7.94 billion) for 34,350 customers.
Though the fiscal year 2019 is yet to end, early reports suggest major commercial banks in Vietnam will enjoy big fat earnings this year.
A major proportion of bank loans are provided for the business community, particularly the private sector and individuals.
The credit growth rates of state-owned banks are decreasing, but rising at joint stock banks.
The Government will continue to tighten credit in the real estate industry.
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VietNamNet Bridge – The outstanding loans have increased again since mid- August after a long period of stagnation, though the money has been disbursed mostly to big enterprises.