MORTGAGES
Hong Kong Mortgage Approvals Rise 10.1% in May, HK$40.2B Approved
Mortgage approvals in Hong Kong rose 10.1% in May 2026 to HK$40.2B, signaling continued market stabilization. Refinancing activity surged 17.7%.
Hong Kong Mortgage Applications Drop 7.5% in April 2026
Mortgage applications and loan approvals in Hong Kong fell in April 2026, reversing March's surge. Secondary market activity remained dominant.
Hong Kong Negative Equity Mortgages Drop 32% as Property Market Stabilizes
HKMA reports negative equity mortgage cases fell to 21,304 in Q4 2025, down from 31,449, signaling Hong Kong property market recovery after stamp duty removal.
Hong Kong Mortgage Applications Drop, Loans Approved Surge in September 2025
Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports a 1.1% decrease in mortgage applications for September 2025, while approved loans rise by 9.4% to HK$31.4 billion.
Bitcoin Mortgages: A New Frontier in Crypto and Housing Finance
Michael Saylor engages FHFA Director William Pulte in exploring Bitcoin-backed mortgages, signaling a potential shift in mortgage qualification criteria and the role of cryptocurrencies.
