The Central Bank published the latest data on changes in interest rates on loans and deposits in Cyprus in April 2025. This was on Wednesday, 5 June.
The island nation's main financial institution confirms that loan rates fell in the fourth month of the new year. At the same time, there were mixed trends in deposit interest rates.
Interest rates on loans.
The interest rate on consumer loans fell to 7.06% in April, compared to 7.4% in the previous month. The interest rate on housing loans fell significantly to 3.78%, down from 4.56% in March.
It is clear that taking out a mortgage in Cyprus is now easier and more affordable.
The interest rate on loans to non-financial corporations for amounts up to €1 million fell to 4.65% compared to 4.96% in the previous month. The interest rate on loans to non-financial corporations for amounts exceeding €1 million rose to 4.13% this month, up from 3.87% last month.
The Central Bank of Cyprus is clear: the rise or fall in interest rates in Cyprus depends directly on the size of the key rate, which is constantly changing.
Information on interest rates on deposits.
The interest rate on time deposits up to one year for households in April 2025 decreased to 1.26% compared to 1.41% in the previous month.
However, the corresponding interest rate on deposits of non-financial companies increased, reaching 1.37% from 1.31% in March.
It is clear and objective: these data show the current state of the financial sector in Cyprus. They allow for a comparison of domestic indicators with pan-European trends within the eurozone. They also serve as a benchmark for assessing the outlook for lending activity in the short and medium term. It is vital that banks, investors and government agencies responsible for strategic decisions in the areas of monetary policy and financial regulation have access to this information.