Industry and Technology Minister Mustafa Varank examined the production facilities in Hatay, which were badly damaged due to earthquakes. Tradesmen and industrialists mostly complained about the interest rates of private banks. Minister Varank, who wants private banks to comply with the decisions taken by the Banks Association of Turkey, said, "Do not cause difficulties for tradesmen and industrialists." gave the message.
HE WANTS INTEREST TO DELAY
One of the names that met with Minister Varank, Hatay Chamber of Auto Repairers and Electricians, Nizar Hayzaran, stated that they were trying to stand up and said that they had complaints from private banks. Stating that many tradesmen shop and take loans with credit cards, Hayzaran said, “Despite the recommendation of the Banks Association, credit cards that need to be postponed for 6 months are postponed by state banks, while private banks ask for interest. Although there is no money in our accounts, the accounts are closed and interest is charged.
SHOULD I DEAL WITH INTEREST?
Dericiler Small Industrial Site tradesman Öner Cihanoğlu also noted that the loan amounts were withdrawn from additional accounts and that the state banks returned them, "We export, we work with all banks. In such a disaster, they call by phone. Will I run for my property or run for my life? Or will I deal with their interest? We told our minister. I hope they do the right thing." said.
THEY DO NOT SHOW SENSITIVITY
Minister Varank, who made a press statement after the program where he came together with the industrialists in Antakya Organized Industrial Zone, said that one of the issues they received the most complaints about was that private banks did not show the necessary sensitivity in the earthquake zone.
CALL PRIVATE BANKS
Varank made a call to private banks and said, “Obey the decisions you have taken with the Banks Association of Turkey. Do not cause difficulties to our tradesmen and industrialists here, especially the credit delay. Because banks have a great influence here, especially at the point of meeting urgent needs. Let our private banks comply with the decisions taken by the Banks Association and help our industrialists and business people here.” said.