Initiative could increase developers’ risk profile
AS property developers are given the option to take on the role of moneylenders to homebuyers who cannot obtain bank loans, it remains to be seen whether they will jump on the bandwagon en masse.
High household debt the elephant in the room
THERE is a big elephant in the room and it is Malaysia’s household debt — among the highest in Asia.
Developer-lending brings more risks than benefits
URBAN Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar seems to have created a shock wave by announcing the idea of having property developers apply for moneylending licences so that they can lend to homebuyers who fail to get mortgages from banks.
