CBN Amends Guide To Charges By Banks And Other Financial Institutions In Nigeria

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 /09:10AM /CBN

The CBN in 2017, issued the Guide to Charges by Banks and Other Financial Institutions in Nigeria, to moderate charges on various products and services offered by banks and Other Financial Institutions (OFls) in Nigeria.

Our attention has been drawn to some implementation challenges in respect of part 2 Section 2.1.3 (Mortgage Finance) in respect of the maximum cap of MPR + 5% placed on mortgage finance rates.

The CBN after due consideration of the concerns of stakeholders, hereby amend Part 2 (A & B): interest Rate and Lending Fees Subsection 2.1.3 Morigage Finance to read "NEGOTIABLE". Please note that 'subject to a maximum of MPR + 5% is no longer applicable.

This new provision takes effect from September 9, 2019.

Please be guided accordingly.

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