Mortgage subsidy plan in Cyprus

A new interest rate subsidy scheme for mortgages is on the horizon in Cyprus, promising to ease the burden for many homebuyers.

The Bankers Association has announced that over the past three months it has been finalizing the details of the scheme in partnership with the Ministry of Finance.

During this time, officials have been working out several important aspects of the scheme. These include how information will be shared between banks and the ministry, the standard forms needed for applications, necessary authorizations, and how the process will work electronically to ensure smooth communication. Now that these foundational steps are nearly complete, the ministry plans to send out letters to banks asking them to express their interest in participating in the program. This marks the first step in getting the project off the ground.

The new mortgage interest...