DBP Extends P815-M Loan to Support Housing Development in Bulacan

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The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has extended a P815-million term loan to Bright Homes & Realty Corporation, a leading mass housing developer, to construct three residential buildings in Bulacan, in line with President Marcos' calls to support the housing sector. This move aligns with DBP's thrust of promoting community development and realizing the President's vision of providing decent and affordable housing for Filipinos. The project is expected to benefit around 900 individuals, primarily from low and middle-income classes. The loan is part of DBP's Credit Facility for the 4PH Program (BAHAY-4PH), designed to mobilize resources for the Bagong Pilipinas - Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program of the Marcos Administration.

Key Takeaways:

  • DBP has extended a P815-million term loan to Bright Homes & Realty Corporation for the construction of three residential buildings in Bulacan.
  • The project is expected to benefit around 900 individuals, primarily from low and middle-income classes.
  • The loan is part of DBP's Credit Facility for the 4PH Program (BAHAY-4PH), aimed at mobilizing resources for the 4PH Program of the Marcos Administration.
  • DBP aims to release P50-billion in loans under the BAHAY-4PH program by the end of 2030, addressing the lack of viable financing options.
  • DBP will be more aggressive in seeking partners for the BAHAY-4PH program, especially private developers and local government units.
  • The DBP BAHAY-4PH Program provides financing to local government units and housing developers participating in the national goal of constructing one million housing units annually until 2028.
  • Bright Homes & Realty Corporation has 30 years of experience in mass housing development.
  • The project aligns with the President's vision of providing decent and affordable housing for Filipinos.

Statistics:

  • P815 million: the amount of the term loan extended by DBP to Bright Homes & Realty Corporation.
  • P50 billion: the target amount of loans to be released by DBP under the BAHAY-4PH program by the end of 2030.
  • 900: the number of individuals expected to benefit from the project.
  • 30 years: the length of experience of Bright Homes & Realty Corporation in mass housing development.
  • 1 million: the national goal of housing units to be constructed annually until 2028.
  • 2028: the target year for constructing one million housing units annually.
  • 2030: the end of year target for DBP to release P50 billion in loans under the BAHAY-4PH program.

Sources:

  • The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP)
  • Bright Homes & Realty Corporation
  • "DBP extends P815-M loan to support housing development in Bulacan" by Global Data Point