Ficohsa Bank Opens New lines of Credit

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The funds from the Honduran Bank for Production and Housing (Banhprovi) that are available through lines of credit at Ficohsa Bank are designated for urbanization and housing construction projects as well as for the construction of commercial real estate for farming or industrial distribution centers, among others.

According to Latribuna.hn, "Among the main benefits, the 7% rate (New Funds BANHPROVI), 10 year-terms, and grace periods of up to 3 years are featured."

Source: latribuna.hn

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