Banks to reduce home loan rates in September
Four of Japan’s major banks announced that they will be reducing interest rates on new home loans this month.
The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ will reduce the prime rate on their 10-year fixed-rate home loan by 0.05 points to 0.75%. Mitsui Sumitomo Banking Corporation, Mizuho Bank and Resona Bank will also reduce the rates on their 10-year fixed-rate loans by 0.05 points. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank will leave their rates at their current level of 0.70%.Read more