HFCs lean towards realty, construction finance

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- ✓Housing finance companies are shifting focus toward real estate and construction finance to improve margins and diversify portfolios.
- ✓"Many real estate players have de-leveraged their balance sheets, addressing the issue of debt and improving the credit," said Ashish Modani.
- ✓Firms now target smaller projects and expand into Tier-II and III cities.
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- Category
- Indian Markets
- Reported By
- Financial Express
- Reading Speed
- 3 Minute(s)
- Market Focus
- India Economy
Housing finance companies are focusing on real estate and construction finance due to improved credit profiles and regulatory support, aiming for better margins and portfolio diversification. Growth driven by cleaner balance sheets and expansion into smaller cities.
Housing finance companies (HFCs) are placing a greater emphasis on real estate and construction finance, driven by the improved credit profile of real estate players and the regulatory environment. The shift is taking place as HFCs pursue improved margins through higher yields in the segment and diversification of loan portfolios, industry experts said.
HFCs are also taking comfort in the cleaner balance sheets of realtors as they extend exposure to the sector.
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