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Jump on Board: Second-Tier Banks Enter Kazakhstan's Housing Construction Savings System!
Get ready, Kazakhstan! Second-tier banks are set to join the housing construction savings (HCS) party, as reported by Inbusiness.kz. This exciting move is a response to the limited number of participants in the system, which stifles competition and further development, according to the Financial Market Regulation and Development Agency of Kazakhstan.
The HCS system lets Kazakh citizens deposit their hard-earned cash, calculates state bonuses, and ultimately provides them with mortgages on preferential terms. But, until now, it's been a one-bank show, with JSC "OTBANK" having the monopoly.
But fret not! The agency has cooked up a draft law to change that. Once the law is passed (expected to happen in August 2025), second-tier banks will be able to attract deposits from citizens within the HCS and offer housing loans.
The deadline for this game-changer is just around the corner. Second-tier banks will be able to shake things up by introducing their unique HCS models, variable rates, bonuses, and incentive conditions.
This legislative amendment is part of a broader regulation update aimed at modernizing the financial sector and investment regulation in Kazakhstan. The agency is also working on updates to investment funds and other financial instruments.
So, what does this mean for you, Kazakhstanis? More options! You'll have the chance to compare and choose from different accumulation and lending terms. It's like window-shopping for your dream home – but with mortgages!
Quick Bites:
- Mortgage: A necessity, housing loans: a rarity? [Read more]
- Commercial mortgage out of reach for Kazakhstanis: State programs rule the roost! [Read more]
As second-tier banks enter Kazakhstan's Housing Construction Savings System, they'll provide opportunities for citizens to invest and secure housing loans on preferential terms, shaking up the current one-bank monopoly (JSC "OTBANK"). When the draft law is passed in August 2025, these banks will compete with traditional financing methods in the real-estate sector, as they introduce unique investment models, variable rates, bonuses, and incentive conditions. This regulatory update marks a significant move towards modernizing Kazakhstan's financial sector, giving you, the citizens, an array of options to choose from, making your journey towards homeownership more diverse and accessible.
