Apr 30

Total Loans provided to the private sector by banks and other financial intermediaries rose by 0.5 per cent in March 2010,  This follows a 0.4 per cent increase in February 2010.

Over the year to March, total credit rose by 2.1 per cent. This includes Home Loans, Investment Loans, Car  Loans and Credit Cards.

Home Loans taken out rose by 0.7 per cent in March and increased by 8.5 per cent over the year, seasonally adjusted.