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Earnings limit of up to £140K for first-time buyers loan scheme
The Your First Home scheme will offer government-backed loans for those buying new-builds in England.
Niculescu: Nu ne permitem să pierdem bani europeni din cauza întârzierilor. Am convocat o reuniune de evaluare a jaloanelor din PNRR
Premierul Luca Niculescu a anunţat, vineri, convocarea unei reuniuni de evaluare cu miniştrii responsabili de îndeplinirea jaloanelor restante din PNRR şi a subliniat că România are termene foarte strânse şi nu ne permitem să pierdem bani europeni din cauza unor întârzieri.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness overhaul dropped, filing shows
Advocates for student loan borrowers said the move will benefit workers who dedicate themselves to public service.
Delinquency ratio on bank loans up for 2nd month in Aug.
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The delinquency ratio on loans extended by banks rose...
Oyo assembly approves ₦100bn loan for infrastructure projects
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request for a N100bn loan from UBA to complete ongoing infrastructure projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-assembly-approves-%e2%82%a6100bn-loan-for-infrastructure-projects/
Oyo Assembly approves N100bn loan, N300bn debt refinancing deal
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved a N100bn loan from UBA for infrastructure and a N300bn deal to refinance existing debt at a lower interest rat Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-assembly-approves-n100bn-loan-n300bn-debt-refinancing-deal/
Avant Money profits rise 21% in first nine months of 2026 as loan book expands
Spanish-owned bank launched Irish deposit accounts earlier this year
Highland Spring billionaire’s property empire hit by loan defaults and creditor action
Family of former UAE ambassador Mahdi Al Tajir looks to sell prized UK property assets as lenders try to recoup unpaid debts
Makinde’s N100bn loan gets Assembly nod, draws APC fire
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request for a N100bn loan, drawing sharp criticism from the APC over the state’s debt. Read More: https://punchng.com/makindes-n100bn-loan-gets-assembly-nod-draws-apc-fire/
Student loans voluntary, not compulsory – NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has clarified that its student loan scheme is voluntary and not compulsory for all tertiary institution students. Read More: https://punchng.com/student-loans-voluntary-not-compulsory-nelfund/
UK pays £5.7bn first term student loans in new academic year
The UK has paid £5.7bn in student finance for the first term of the 2026/27 academic year, the Student Loans Company has announced. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-pays-5-7bn-first-term-student-loans-in-new-academic-year/
U.S. plans to loan one-third of heating oil reserve to tame prices
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the administration was "committed to doing everything in our power to lower energy costs."
Student loans voluntary, not compulsory for tertiary students — NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has clarified that accessing student loans is voluntary and not compulsory for tertiary institution students. Read More: https://punchng.com/student-loans-voluntary-not-compulsory-for-tertiary-students-nelfund/
Sasha Alex Sloan performs 'Empty' and discusses the craft of songwriting
You may not know the name Sasha Alex Sloan, but chances are you've heard her work. She's become one of music's most sought-after songwriters, writing across pop, country, K-pop, and R&B. As Sloan prepares to release her new album of her own, she joined Geoff Bennett to talk about the craft of songwriting and to perform one of her own songs.
Second Labour MP suspended over Covid loan repayments
Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.
Housing loans granted while Burnham was mayor investigated by councillors
A senior councillor says concerns have been raised about the transparency of the process to approve the loans.
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