Authorized banks of the Azerbaijan Mortgage Fund (AMF) under the Central Bank of Azerbaijan issued within 5 months of this year, loans of 49.5 million manat, which is 17.8 million or 56.2% more than in January-May 2012.
According to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, the average lending rate first year decreased by 0.05 percentage points to 6.95%. The average credit period decreased 277 months.
The average monthly payment increased by 1.3% to 321 manat, while the rate in the amount of loans increased by 0.5% to 38.923 million manat.
AMF agents are 27 local banks. Mortgage loans are issued to citizens of Azerbaijan in the amount of up to 50,000 manat for up to 25 years at a rate no higher than 8%. Concession loans are granted at a rate of up to 50,000 manat for up to 30 years at a rate of 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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