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Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/09/2024
» The government is being advised to offer 20-year fixed-rate mortgages to help low-income individuals access lending, addressing an obstacle for many Thais who want to own a home.
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/08/2024
» Lower-income homebuyers have struggled to repay mortgages following an uptick in interest rates, leading to a significant increase in housing non-performing loans (NPLs) during the second quarter of this year.
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/08/2024
» Higher debt leverage resulting from double financing is making it more difficult for property companies to secure bank loans, forcing some developers to rely on short-term loans from major shareholders.
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/08/2024
» Mortgage applications for homes priced below 3 million baht will likely continue to face higher rejection rates over the next two years because of a slowdown in the residential segment.
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/03/2024
» Following the pandemic, there has been a surge in the rejection rate of housing loan applications, attributed to would-be homebuyers' weakened debt repayment capability, stemming from the sluggish economic growth and higher cost of living.
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/09/2023
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is exploring an acquisition deal with Home Credit Vietnam as part of its Asean business expansion.
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/05/2023
» Non-performing mortgage loans (NPLs) increased in the first quarter of this year due to rising interest rates, with the Bank of Thailand encouraging banks to help borrowers through debt restructuring.
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/06/2022
» The Housing Finance Association expects rising inflation and interest rate hikes to dampen demand for property and mortgages this year.