RUS CB Limits on Unsecured Loans


On Aug. 30, RUS CB announced it has set limits on unsecured loans.


  • RUS CB introduced macroprudential limits (MPLs) on unsecured loans and borrowings.
  • Key Points
  • The MPL is specifically set to limit lending to borrowers with a high debt burden and to reduce lending to borrowers who spend over 50% of their income on loan payments.
  • RUS CB is tightening the MPL for loans with a high probability of default for Q4 2024.
  • RUS CB announced it will increase macroprudential capital requirements for banks on non-purpose consumer loans secured by personal vehicles from Nov. 1, 2024.
  • An increase in premiums in the probability of default segment by more than 50% will discourage the issuance of secured loans to citizens with an already high debt burden.
  • Effectiveness
  • New Q1 macroprudential capital requirements for banks are introduced Nov. 1, 2024.
  • Decision on the value of macroprudential limits for the Q1 2025 will be made in Nov. 2024, accounting for dynamics of the debt burden of citizens and lending standards.

Regulators RUS CB
Entity Types B/D; Bank; CNSM; SIFI
Reference PR, 8/30/2024
Functions Compliance; Financial; Legal; Operations; Reporting; Risk; Treasury
Countries Russia
Category
State
Products Banking; Loan; Payments
Regions EMEA
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 8/30/2024
Effective Date 11/1/2024
Rule Id 224535
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 8/30/2024
Report Section International

Last substantive update on 09/04/2024