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Large Fluctuations in Borrowing Costs – Where They Started and Where They Reached

Published January 25, 2026, 05:05
Large Fluctuations in Borrowing Costs – Where They Started and Where They Reached

The article examines the fluctuations in borrowing rates over the past decade (2015-2025) and compares the cost of borrowing today with that of 2015. Despite recent increases, interest rates are relatively stable in 2026, with the ECB focusing on maintaining economic growth and inflation below 2%. According to the data, the average interest rate for mortgages increased to 3.86% in November 2025, compared to 3.28% in 2015. However, it is lower than the 5.10% that prevailed in 2024. To return interest rates to the levels of 2017-2021 (2.20%-2.50%), significant cuts from the ECB are required. The article states that consumer loan interest rates rose to 6.95% in November 2025, while business loan interest rates reached 4.33%. The ECB believes that current interest rate levels are “at the right level”, given inflation in the Eurozone. However, the possibility of further cuts is limited, unless there is a sharp slowdown in the European economy.