Useful Mortgage Articles

Housing Finance returns to property supply

May 9, 2012 … Leading mortgage financier, Housing Finance has made a grand return to property supply after a 13 years absence. The firm through its subsidiary, Kenya Building Society (KBS), is set to construct 162 maisonettes and an elaborate commercial centre on a piece of land measuring 13 acres in Komarock.

Housing Finance credit and cost management measures drive profits up 11 percent

April 24, 2012 … Housing Finance cost management and credit risk measures have driven the mortgage firm to post an 11 percent growth in profit before tax in the first quarter of 2012 of Kshs 190 million up from Kshs 171 million in a similar period in 2011.

Housing Finance records 74% jump in profit as it announces progress in securing long term funding

February 22, 2012 … Leading mortgage financier, Housing Finance has defied an economic downturn to post an impressive 74 percent jump in profits for the full-year 2011 of Kshs 975.8 million compared to Kshs 561 million the previous year.

How to improve your chances of qualifying for a mortgage

Before any mortgage lender can grant you a loan to purchase your dream home, they would like to make first sure you have the ability to repay. Your finances will be scrutinized carefully, many questions are asked and plenty of papers to fill out and sign before you know if the house you have your eye on, can be yours. .

What you need to know before constructing your house

Many home owners and prospective Kenyans baulk at the prospect of building a house as it is laborious and time consuming. When you are building your own home, make sure that you get every feature and amenity that you are interested in.