Authorized banks of Azerbaijan Mortgage Fund (AMF) under the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, issued during the last year of credits by 75.2 million manats, 20.3 million or 21.3% less than in 2011 year.
According to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, the average lending rate in 2012 increased 0.09 percentage points to 7.00%. The average credit period reached 278 months.
The average for the monthly payment increased by 5.1% to 317 manat, the same indicator for the amount of loans fell by 1.7% to 38.72 thousand manats.
AMF agents are 27 local banks. Mortgage loans are issued to citizens of Azerbaijan in the amount of up to 50 000 manats for up to 25 years at a rate no higher than 8%. Concession loans are up to 50 000 manats for up to 30 years at a rate of up to 4% per annum. - 15V-
Economics
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On July 26, the Ministry of Economy hosted a meeting with entrepreneurs from the non-oil industry to explore ways to stimulate local production and enhance export potential.
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Azerbaijani internet service providers Aztelekom and Baktelekom will introduce substantial changes to their pricing structure starting August 15, the companies announced today. Under the new tariffs, the minimum internet speed will rise to 100 Mbit/s, with the cost per Mbit/s decreasing from 0.45 AZN to 0.25 AZN. As a result, monthly charges will be set at 25 AZN for 100 Mbit/s, 30 AZN for 150 Mbit/s, and 36 AZN for 250 Mbit/s.
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Independent experts suggest that Azerbaijan may be on the verge of another devaluation of its currency, the manat, due to a shrinking trade and payment surplus. The anticipated economic adjustments come amidst a decline in foreign currency inflows and reduced oil production.
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met today with Ahmed Moallim Figi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, at the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. This meeting followed a discussion held the previous day between Figi and Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov.
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