The outstanding balance of loans granted for home purchases rose 6.1% year-on-year last July, the highest growth rate since March 2023, the
The issuing entity noted that this increase was mainly driven by the rise in mortgage loans granted in domestic currency, which grew 7.2% year-on-year last July.
On a monthly basis, mortgage credit rose 0.3% in the seventh month, driven by loans granted in Peruvian soles, which increased 0.4%.
According to the BCR, the preference for financing home purchases in soles remains.
"In July, only 6.5% of mortgage loans were granted in U.S. dollars, while the rest were disbursed in soles," it noted.