Ukrainian banks have made twice as many mortgage loans for almost three times the amount of money during the first nine months of this year, the central bank reports in a year-over-year analysis. Through September, banks have issued 7,500 mortgage loans for a total of $230 million, reports the National Bank of Ukraine. The average loan is for $33,000 and the average interest rate is 13.5%. Most mortgages are going to the ‘secondary’ market, for existing housing stock.