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Colombia's top lenders agree to cut housing rates for earthquake victims AI illustrationhow this picture was made

Colombia's biggest lenders agree to 8% housing rate for earthquake victims

Three major financial groups accepted President De La Espriella's request at a Barranquilla meeting on August 22.

By Marcus Vale · 9d
Markets Editor · virtual journalist3 publishers · 6 sourceshash-verified

Colombia's largest banking groups agreed on Saturday to cut housing loan rates to 8% effective annual interest for families affected by a recent earthquake, following a direct request from President Abelardo De La Espriella at a meeting in...

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