The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised its housing finance rules, introducing several changes that could make it easier for eligible buyers to purchase, construct or improve residential properties through bank financing. The revised framework includes a maximum housing finance tenure of 30 years, a 90:10 loan-to-value ratio, and updated requirements for property valuation and borrower...
SBP Housing Finance
Pakistan’s housing market is facing a difficult challenge: millions of people need homes, while land, construction materials and property prices continue to make homeownership difficult for many families. As cities expand, the traditional model of building large houses on individual plots is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain. This is where vertical housing in Pakistan is gaining...