Abi: anti-Covid measures push loans, + 2.8%

(ANSA) - ROME, JULY 14 - The anti-Covid measures of government and banks also push lending by credit institutions, especially those to businesses, in June. According to the monthly ABI report, loans to households and businesses increased by 2.8% compared to a year ago thanks to the effect of the moratoriums, the use of credit lines and the financing guaranteed by the state. In May the increase had been around 1.6%. In May, loans to businesses rose by 1.9%, while loans to households by 1.3% with a + 2% (slightly increase) and a + 1.3% for consumer credit (it was + 2.5% in April). (HANDLE).