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Argentine banks seek mortgage credit predictability after FGS auction
La Nación (Argentina)LO·AR·1 day ago
A developer and a bank in Argentina have launched a mortgage credit scheme for middle-class buyers, financing up to 80% over 20 years, with funds available from the purchase agreement signing rather than after property registration. This marks a shift in local mortgage availability, which has been historically limited due to high inflation and credit scarcity. The initiative could stimulate housing demand and construction, but its viability depends on inflation dynamics and bank appetite for long-term lending.