Amendment In Two Directives Concerning Vehicle Loan Thresholds

This legal alert aims to set forth the new thresholds revised by Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency ("BRSA") dated December 12, 2017 with regards to the loan extension thresholds applicable for vehicle loans, vehicle collateralized loans and financial lease of vehicles to be extended to consumers.

BRSA issued two new directives published in the Official Gazette numbered 30268 and dated December 12, 2017 which are respectively; (i) Directive Amending Directive on the Loan Operations of Banks and (ii) Directive Amending Directive on Principles for Establishment and Operations of Financial Leasing, Factoring and Financing Companies ("Amendment Directives"). These Amendment Directives will take effect as of the date they are published.