21:18 29 April 2025
Mind&Roses: 68% of bankers expect housing loans to increase in six months
According to the April "Bank Monitor" by Mind&Roses, 68% of bankers expect growth in individual mortgage lending over the next six months, up from 61% in March. Expectations for business investment loans also rose, with 59% predicting growth, compared to 48% previously. Consumer loan growth expectations remained stable at 64%.
Overall, client activity indicators for household loans increased by 22 points month-on-month, while mortgage loan activity rose by 21 points. In the corporate sector, 69% of bankers foresee higher demand for working capital loans, with a 15-point increase in business credit activity. However, the three-month outlook index for business loans fell by 2 points, signaling cautious optimism.
