Rabobank Chairman Stefaan Decraene Sets Record Profit in 125-Year Anniversary Year

Rabobank Chairman Stefaan Decraene Sets Record Profit in 125-Year Anniversary Year

ANPBoard Chairman Stefaan Decraene of Rabobank. NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 19:05 Eva Wiessing economics reporter Ruben Eg economics editor Eva Wiessing economics reporter Ruben Eg economics editor Rabobank is celebrating its anniversary in style. Last year the corporate bank existed for 125 years and today the figures showed that the profit of 4.37 billion euros for that … Read more

Construction Sector Growth Falters: ING Research Predicts 2.5% Shrinkage in 2024

Construction Sector Growth Falters: ING Research Predicts 2.5% Shrinkage in 2024

29 dec 2023 om 05:08 While construction will have shown a growth of 3 percent in 2023, the sector will shrink by 2.5 percent in 2024. According to ING Research, fewer building permits are being issued remains the biggest problem. Approximately 56,000 building permits were issued in 2023, which is 13 percent less than in … Read more

The Rise of Mixed Mortgages: How They Work and Why They’re Gaining Popularity

The Rise of Mixed Mortgages: How They Work and Why They’re Gaining Popularity

Before the rise in interest ratesin recent months there has been a return of the mixed mortgages. The offer of these credits disappeared from banking entities in 2016, when the euribor was positioned in negative values. Unknown to many and with the benchmark most used in mortgages above 3%, its contracting accounted for more than … Read more

Major Banks Increase Fixed Savings Interest Rates: Rabobank offers 1.5%, ING offers 1.25%

Major Banks Increase Fixed Savings Interest Rates: Rabobank offers 1.5%, ING offers 1.25%

ANP NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 18:48 The fixed savings interest rate at two of the major banks is going up again. As of August 15, the interest rate at Rabobank will rise to 1.5 percent. Earlier this month, that bank also raised interest. In a few months time, savers added half a percentage point in interest. Customers … Read more

The Increasing Demand for Energy-Efficient Refurbishment Loans

The Increasing Demand for Energy-Efficient Refurbishment Loans

thermal image The demand for loans for the energy-efficient refurbishment of residential properties is increasing. (Photo: imago/Marius Schwarz) Düsseldorf The heating law has not yet been passed in the Bundestag. However, many house and apartment owners have apparently long been concerned with the question of how to make their property future-proof in terms of energy … Read more

The Increasing Demand for Loans for Energy-Efficient Refurbishment: Financing Options and Recommendations

The Increasing Demand for Loans for Energy-Efficient Refurbishment: Financing Options and Recommendations

thermal image The demand for loans for the energy-efficient refurbishment of residential properties is increasing. (Photo: imago/Marius Schwarz) Düsseldorf The heating law has not yet been passed in the Bundestag. However, many house and apartment owners have apparently long been concerned with the question of how to make their property future-proof in terms of energy … Read more

“Where to Find the Best Car Financing Options in Germany: A Comparison of 23 Providers”

car financing The terms of car loans are often the same as those of general installment loans. (Photo: dpa) Köln Cars are expensive. In 2022, 27 percent of all used cars and even 47 percent of all new cars were financed through loans or leasing, according to a survey by the market research institute Ipsos. … Read more