More than 50,000 new mortgage loans were granted in H1 2025, marking the best first semester in the last five years, according to an analysis by Ipotecare.ro and SVN Romania | Credit & Financial Solutions.
The total balance mortgage balance in payment increased almost fourfold in the last 16 years, from €5.7 billions in 2008 to €21.7 billion today.
The average instalment for buying a one-bedroom apartment in Bucharest came to hold a percentage of about 40% of the average wage at a national level, down from 43% a year ago.
Refinancing a mortgage loan today by switching to a fixed interest rate can bring a 22.5% decrease in the monthly installment paid compared to the value registered a year ago.
Building-materials supplier Holcim Romania has announced the acquisition of Uranus Pluton, a granite quarry operator active since 2004 in Cerna, Tulcea County.
The initial public offering (IPO) of Electro-Alfa International kicked off on February 2nd and will end on 11th February 2026.
Raiffeisen Bank Romania ended 2025 with strong results, recording 22% growth in new clients compared to 2024.
Romania's Ministry of Finance will launch the Fidelis II government bond programme from 6-13 February, offering tax-free interest rates of up to 7.25% for lei-denominated bonds and up to 6% for euro-denominated bonds.
Dan Timotin, General Manager of beer maker Ursus Breweries since July 2025, will leave the company at the end of February 2025, according to a company statement.