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"First Home" remains attractive: BRD and Bancpost say they are in
31.03.2011, 23:46 | Finance-Banks | 942 views
BRD and Bancpost, two top ten banks, have already announced their interest to participate in the fourth edition of the "First Home" scheme, under which the Government only guarantees 50% of the loans sold. The decision, announced just one day after the approval of the scheme, shows there is still interest, although several bankers had said recently that the Government's proposals were difficult to apply. Representatives of the BRD, which received the second-biggest loan guarantee cap for "First Home" loans this year, say they broadly agree with the new terms and want to continue to sell loans through the government scheme. Read more on ZF.ro
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