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CPCU: Imposed a €160,000 Fine on This Bank for Abusive Terms in Mortgage Loans

Published March 10, 2026, 17:00
CPCU: Imposed a €160,000 Fine on This Bank for Abusive Terms in Mortgage Loans

The Cyprus Consumer Protection Service (CPCU) has imposed a €160,000 fine on Alpha Bank Cyprus Ltd for abusive terms in mortgage loan agreements. The CPCU found that certain terms lacked sufficient transparency and created an imbalance between the bank's rights and those of consumers. Specifically, the method of loan payment and disbursement was challenged, as the criteria and procedures were not clearly defined. The bank argued that there was communication with borrowers, but the CPCU emphasized that this did not replace the obligation of transparency in contractual terms.