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Interest rates on renegotiations and new home loans rise to 2.96% in July
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Interest rates on renegotiations and new home loans rise to 2.96% in July

SAPO Notícias2 September 2026 at 12:51

The average interest rate on new mortgage operations in Portugal rose again month-on-month in July, reaching 2.96%. This value represents an increase compared to the previous month, continuing the growth trend observed in recent months. The data was released by the Bank of Portugal, which regularly monitors the evolution of financing conditions in the real estate market. This increase occurs in a context of adjustment of mortgage lending conditions in the country, reflecting the current dynamics of the national financial market.

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