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Hong Kong mortgage recovery holds in 2025 despite end-of-year wobble

Hong Kong’s mortgage market lost some momentum in November, official data showed, though activity over the first 11 months of…

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Hong Kong’s ‘low-rate honeymoon’ ends as HKMA’s dollar-peg defence raises Hibor

A “low-rate honeymoon” for Hong Kong borrowers has come to an end with an increase in the interest rate banks…

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Hong Kong mortgage loans hit 12-month high of US$3.4 billion as low rates lure refinancers

Hong Kong’s approved mortgage loans surged to a one-year high in May as more homebuyers sought to refinance their existing…

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HKMA warns borrowers that Hibor could bounce back after hitting near 3-year low

Mortgage borrowers were able to save more after the one-month Hong Kong interbank offered rate (Hibor) fell below 1 per…

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Why Hong Kong’s interbank rate at 30-month low is a relief for homeowners, companies

Mortgage borrowers and companies are likely to benefit from a sharp fall in the Hong Kong interbank offered rates (Hibor),…

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Hong Kong to ease key mortgage insurance rule to help families cope with financial stress

Hong Kong, through its mortgage insurance programme company, is relaxing one of its key rules to help the city’s residents…

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Hong Kong’s so-called upside-down home loans steady, but could rise if prices fall further

Hong Kong’s falling home prices have had a limited impact on mortgage borrowers, but the situation could drag more homeowners…

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