According to the Central Bank of Costa Rica, the passive base rate will remain at 7.10%, for at least another week. This is the second consecutive week in which the main benchmark rate has stayed at that level.

The base interest rate is an indicator calculated by the central bank using the average uptake rates given by financial institutions on maturities of 150-210 days.

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Costa Rica: Base Rate Rises to 7.10%

April 2015

After dropping 0.05%, the main benchmark for loans and investments in the country has risen to 7.10% and will remain at that level at least until April 22.

The Central Bank of Costa Rica reported that the basic borrowing rate rose by 0.05% and will stand at 7.10% for at least a week.

Costa Rica: Passive Base Rate Remains at 7.15%

March 2015

For the fourth consecutive week the basic borrowing rate will remain at 7.15% until at least March 11.

The main reference rate for loans and investments in the country will remain at 7.15% for a week, according to reports from the Central Bank of Costa Rica.

The base interest rate is an indicator calculated by the central bank using the average uptake rates given by financial institutions on maturities of 150-210 days.

Costa Rica: Passive Base Rate Remains at 7.15%

February 2015

For the third consecutive week the main reference rate for loans and investments in the country will remain at 7.15%, at least until March 4.

According to reports from the Central Bank of Costa Rica, the passive base rate will remain at 7.15%, at least until next March 4, 2015.

Passive Base Rate Stays at 7.20%

October 2014

For the second consecutive week the main benchmark rate for loans and investments will be located at 7.20% until at least November 5, 2014.

The Central Bank of Costa Rica reported that the base rate will remain at 7.20% for another week. The indicator has fluctuated between 7.10% and 7.20% in recent months.