SUBSCRIBERS
Austrian homeowners hit by Swiss franc mortgages
Foreign-currency loans account for nearly a fifth of household debt in Austria
Add BT as a preferred sourcePublished Sun, Feb 1, 2015 · 09:50 PM
Vienna
THE surging Swiss franc has dealt a double blow to homeowners in Austria, home of the trend for borrowing in the Swiss currency that has devastated mortgage holders across eastern Europe.
In the early 1990s, people living in the west of the country who crossed into Switzerland to work were lured by the ultra-low interest rates offered in the safe-haven currency.
Share with us your feedback on BT's products and services
