SBP sets up sub-committees to boost housing finance

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced its support to promote housing finance in the first meeting of the Steering Committee on Housing and Construction Finance, in order to spur economic growth in Pakistan.

invest with imarat

Islamabad’s emerging city centre

Learn More

The committee meeting presided by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Reza Baqir, deliberated on the execution of sustainable market-led financing of housing projects and mortgages, and how to boost the housing finance in Pakistan.

In order to manage matters, the committee has formed sub-committees that will handle different fronts including developer finance, end-user housing finance, use of technology, development of the capital market and the long-term yield curve, risk mitigation mechanism and removal of legal and regulatory hurdles to housing finance.

In addition, two initial pilot projects were discussed, one related to the government land model and the other on private sector builders’ model.

The officials of banking in attendance expressed their eagerness to promote the financing of identified projects by participating in the initiative with the SBP and the Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority (NAPHDA).
The banks participating have been directed to hold meetings with NAPHDA on financing for the government land model and developer finance during the current week, and will submit reports in the next weekly meeting of the steering committee.

For news and blogs, visit Graana.com. 

Maham Tahir

Recent Posts

Rome’s Affordable Real Estate Draws Increasing Investor Interest

As Milan’s real estate boom starts to stabilize, investors are increasingly looking toward Rome as…

1 day ago

Dubai’s Second Tallest Tower Burj Azizi Shatters Records with Global Luxury Sales Launch

Dubai’s skyline is set to welcome a new icon as Azizi Developments launches global sales…

4 days ago

Real Estate Set to Surge as Government Plans to Scrap FED on Property Deals

The federal government is considering removing the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on the transfer of…

5 days ago

Egypt Launches MLS-Powered Real Estate Platform for Transparency & Investment

Under the patronage of Minister of Housing and New Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny and Minister…

5 days ago

CDA to Hold Open Auction for Commercial Plots in Islamabad from February 25

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has scheduled an open auction for commercial plots at Jinnah…

5 days ago

Islamabad’s Three Day Spring Festival Set to Wow Visitors with Cultural Showcase

The capital city of Pakistan is gearing up for a grand celebration as Interior Minister…

6 days ago