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BoG releases data on APR and AI on deposits

According to the data, the industry average base rate as at January 31, 2017, was 27.6 percent, a marginal drop from the 28 percent recorded in November 2016, when the data was last compiled.

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The data which was released on Monday, February 20, 2017, is based on figures available as at 31st January 2017.

The average deposit rate is currently 11.9 percent. This is a 0.2 percent increase, compared to the figure recorded in November 2016.

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In all, the list covers 31 banks.

The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is the amount of interest on total loans and advances that one is expected to pay annually A lower APR translates to lower monthly payments.

It reflects the true cost of borrowing and includes charges and commissions levied by banks.

The average interest paid on deposits is the average interest paid by banks on deposits over the period. Base rate reflects the minimum interest rate that can be charged on loans and advances.

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The Bank of Ghana publishes these rates to ensure transparency in the pricing and provision of banking services.

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