## Moroccan Lending Rates Ease Slightly in Second Quarter

Bank Al-Maghrib reports a modest decline in overall lending rates during the second quarter of 2025, falling by 14 basis points to reach 4.84 percent. 

**Breakdown by Loan Type**

Delving into specific loan categories reveals variations in interest rates:

* Cash facilities averaged 4.65 percent
* Equipment loans came in at 4.83 percent
* Real estate loans reached 5.13 percent
* Consumer credit held the highest rate at 6.88 percent

**Sectoral Lending Rates**


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## Moroccan Lending Rates Ease Slightly in Second Quarter

Bank Al-Maghrib reports a modest decline in overall lending rates during the second quarter of 2025, 

Bank Al-Maghrib reports slight drop in lending rates in Q2 2

Bank Al-Maghrib reports slight drop in lending rates in Q2 2025

##  Banking Giant Conducts Internal Audit Over Potentially Fraudulent Loans 

**Moroccan bank scrutinizes practices after uncovering loans backed by inadequate collateral.**

A leading Moroccan banking group has initiated a comprehensive internal audit following the discovery of potentially fraudulent loan practices. Sources reveal that the investigation centers on loans granted to business owners and contractors utilizing weak real estate collateral, raising concerns about the financial integrity of these transactions. 

**Loans with Questionable Collateral:**

The audit specifically targets loans where the pledged properties represented a mere quarter of the requested financing. In some instances, borrowers offered land deemed unsuitable for securing such substantial sums.  This practice suggests a potential for financial misconduct and puts the bank's assets at risk.




##  Banking Giant Conducts Internal Audit Over Potentially Fraudulent Loans 

**Moroccan bank scrutinizes practices after uncovering loans backed by inadequate 

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Bank Al-Maghrib reports slight drop in lending rates in Q2 2025

Major bank launches internal audit over suspicious loans backed by weak collateral