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Lending to households up in February: Bulgarian National Bank

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Lending to households has increased in February, the Bulgarian National Bank has announced. Loans are up by 47 million Leva compared to the same month of last year.

Unlike households, lending to businesses, other financial institutions and the state is down in February. Nonetheless, data concerning households indicate a long-awaited revival of crediting which is paramount to banks. 



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