In September, the government did not support the proposal of State Duma deputies limiting penalties for late loans.

This was reported in an official response to the draft amendment, which was signed Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Prikhodko.
The document says that the abolition of penalties may involve reduction of payment discipline, increase the risk of financial institutions. Lenders will make additional demands on the financial situation of borrowers, thus reducing the availability of financial services.
A bill abolishing the penalties introduced Duma deputy Sergei Weinstein. According to the law on consumer credit, the penalty can be up to 0.1% of the debt for each day of delay, write "News".