Protests people whose debts to banks has increased substantially due to the increase in the value of the franc to the gold, took place among Szczecin, Gdansk, Lodz, Krakow. In Warsaw “Frankowicz” came before the Presidential Palace.
More than 100 people, mortgage holders in Swiss francs demonstrated on Saturday at the Market Square in Krakow. They carried a banner “Stop Banksterom” and demanding that the government and banks adopt solutions that will neutralize the sharp rise in the value of the Swiss currency.
– We are here to show that we are normal people, we want some justice, that we want to slightly alter the balance of power on the line bank-client – said Tomasz Sadlik, founder of the Association of Victims of Defense Banks Pro Futuris. It was established at the end of 2013. It unites those who feel cheated by banks offering housing loans in Swiss francs. As explained
meeting, coming on the Main Market Square also wanted to show that they are ordinary people who work hard to repay the loan for an apartment. – It hurts us the myth that it Frankowicz affluent person who knowingly agreed to the risk of exchange rate fluctuations. Meanwhile abstain basic t hings just to pay more, rising mortgage payments – they said.
“100 per cent. more to pay”
Near Szczecin magistrate gathered Saturday afternoon about 50 people. One of the women, who came from the nearby Stargard, told reporters that a “dramatic situation”; After six years of the loan is 100 percent. more to pay. She said that in an age where they do not repay the loan even in retirement and leave it to children.
man who took loans in Swiss francs for 20 years, spoke in a similar vein, calling the situation “a scandal”. He said, when he took a loan, the franc was worth 2.2 zł, and now reaches almost 4.4 zł.
Szczecin meeting was not reported at the town hall. Police checked my ID and one of the participants reported having to register for larger gatherings. Persons participating in the meeting spread through more than an hour – The West informed the police. Under the slogans including
“Ripped off in the franc banks do not give up,” “Banks are playing Russian roulette in the state of lawlessness”, “Thousands of claims is a matter of time,” dozens of people in debt in francs pikietowało in the passage Schiller. They emphasized that they feel cheated; they believe the government knew what was going on and did not inform customers of the banks of the threat, and now it does nothing to help people.
– We – as Frankowicz – do not expect mercy, we expect justice.
In other countries, eg. in Hungary, Croatia, the problem was noticed, in our
government does not really want to see it. The government should take a clear position with regard to the role, place, nature, in which there were banks that launder, because it’s right on the border dealings – told reporters one of the organizers of the picket
Dariusz Piechulski. One of the picketers
women said that when she t ook a loan a few years ago, it was 2.6 thousand installment. zł, now it is more than 4 thousand. zł. Michael Owczarski, which is also a few years ago took a loan in francs stressed that neither his “advisor”, or risk the bank is not verified or his income.
– My advisor told the bank that I’m ok. I have three children, my business and for sure I can handle it. I could have another child, but paying off the loan, and I will not have it. These are the social costs – said the resident of Lodz.
Banks urged to loans in Swiss francs
were reminded that the foreign currency loans taken mostly persuaded bank advisors. Banks do not warned at the time that the loan is risky. It was also of negligence on the part of the Financial Supervision Commission, who agreed that banks such loans offered by banks.
in Warsaw at the Presidential Palace “strolled” a few hundred people. Resentful, said that in such a situation, which is not culpable for borrowers, should help the state by adjusting regulations on. Repayment of loans.
– We would like the government began a dialogue with us, and the KNF started doing their job – said Maciej Janiszewski, one of the participants “walking”. As he spoke, the banks lend too easily; He, as a 22 year old man got half a million credit. Earlier repayment installment was approx. 2 thousand. zł, now it’s been over 4 thousand. zł per month.
Switzerland surprised the market
A week ago, the Swiss National Bank (SNB), unexpectedly announcing that it releases the rate of its currency, caused panic in the market. So far, the SNB maintained a fixed exchange rate, which meant that the euro could cost less than 1.20 franc. The SNB’s decision meant that the franc appreciated strongly, including against the zloty. Last Thursday for the franc had to pay a record 5.19 zł, but the day bef ore he paid for 3.57 zł. Such a significant increase in trading franc is a problem for approx. 550 thousand. Polish indebted borrowers in that currency.
PAP, abo
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