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Credit growth slowed sharply in June as businesses and households turned more cautious about taking on new debt amid lingering economic uncertainties. 

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The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of Philippine banks eased to a six-month low in June as lending continued to grow faster than bad loans, helping cushion the impact of still-rising soured accounts.

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The online fair runs from July 6 to 31, and features over 40 properties from trusted developer partners.

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Mid-sized banks expect lending growth to remain steady this year as demand for credit continues to rise, but the industry wants safeguards on longer salary loan terms to prevent borrowers from becoming overburdened.

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Globe Telecom Inc. has obtained another loan, its second in barely a month, this time amounting to P10 billion from a state-owned bank.

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Banking has a facility called a character loan.

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The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of banks climbed to its highest level in nine months in May as bad loans continued to increase, reflecting normalization in asset quality and the delayed impact of previously high interest rates on borrowers.

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State-run Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has approved a P100-million credit assistance to Quezon-based rural lender Bayanihan Bank Inc. to boost financing for small-scale farmers and fisherfolk looking to expand their operations.

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This your sign to finally make that Dyson Airwrap purchase without hurting your wallet.

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The non-performing loan ratio of Philippine banks rose to an eight-month high in April as bad loans increased at a faster pace than lending growth, reflecting the lingering effects of elevated borrowing costs on some households and businesses.

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The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of Philippine banks eased to a six-month low in June as lending continued to grow faster than bad loans, helping cushion the impact of still-rising soured accounts.

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The online fair runs from July 6 to 31, and features over 40 properties from trusted developer partners.

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Mid-sized banks expect lending growth to remain steady this year as demand for credit continues to rise, but the industry wants safeguards on longer salary loan terms to prevent borrowers from becoming overburdened.

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Globe Telecom Inc. has obtained another loan, its second in barely a month, this time amounting to P10 billion from a state-owned bank.

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Banking has a facility called a character loan.

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The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of banks climbed to its highest level in nine months in May as bad loans continued to increase, reflecting normalization in asset quality and the delayed impact of previously high interest rates on borrowers.

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State-run Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has approved a P100-million credit assistance to Quezon-based rural lender Bayanihan Bank Inc. to boost financing for small-scale farmers and fisherfolk looking to expand their operations.

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This your sign to finally make that Dyson Airwrap purchase without hurting your wallet.

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The non-performing loan ratio of Philippine banks rose to an eight-month high in April as bad loans increased at a faster pace than lending growth, reflecting the lingering effects of elevated borrowing costs on some households and businesses.

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