The post Hong Kong Mortgage Applications Decline by 0.7% in October 2025 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Luisa Crawford Nov 28, 2025 09:31 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports a 0.7% decrease in mortgage applications for October 2025, with approved loans reaching HK$31.3 billion. October 2025 Mortgage Survey Overview The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released the results of its residential mortgage survey for October 2025, revealing a slight decline in the number of mortgage applications. According to the survey, applications fell by 0.7% from the previous month, totaling 8,255 applications. Loan Approvals and Market Dynamics Despite the decrease in applications, the total value of approved mortgage loans in October remained steady at HK$31.3 billion, similar to September’s figures. However, the landscape within the market showed some shifts. Loans financing primary market transactions experienced a 2.1% decrease, amounting to HK$12.4 billion. In contrast, loans for secondary market transactions saw a 3.4% rise, reaching HK$16 billion. Refinancing loans declined significantly by 8.4% to HK$3 billion. Mortgage Drawdowns and Interest Rates The survey also highlighted a 3.5% reduction in mortgage loans drawn down during October, totaling HK$20.1 billion. There was a slight shift in interest rate preferences among borrowers. The proportion of new mortgage loans referencing the Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate (HIBOR) decreased from 92.6% in September to 91.9% in October. Similarly, loans priced with reference to best lending rates dropped from 1.5% to 1.3%. Outstanding Loans and Delinquency Ratios The outstanding value of mortgage loans saw a modest increase of 0.8%, reaching HK$1,907.4 billion by the end of October. The mortgage delinquency ratio remained low at 0.13%, and the rescheduled loan ratio held steady at nearly 0%. For further details, the full report is available on the [Hong Kong Monetary Authority](https://www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/news-and-media/press-releases/2025/11/20251128-5/).Image source: Shutterstock Source: https://blockchain.news/news/hong-kong-mortgage-applications-decline-october-2025The post Hong Kong Mortgage Applications Decline by 0.7% in October 2025 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Luisa Crawford Nov 28, 2025 09:31 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports a 0.7% decrease in mortgage applications for October 2025, with approved loans reaching HK$31.3 billion. October 2025 Mortgage Survey Overview The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released the results of its residential mortgage survey for October 2025, revealing a slight decline in the number of mortgage applications. According to the survey, applications fell by 0.7% from the previous month, totaling 8,255 applications. Loan Approvals and Market Dynamics Despite the decrease in applications, the total value of approved mortgage loans in October remained steady at HK$31.3 billion, similar to September’s figures. However, the landscape within the market showed some shifts. Loans financing primary market transactions experienced a 2.1% decrease, amounting to HK$12.4 billion. In contrast, loans for secondary market transactions saw a 3.4% rise, reaching HK$16 billion. Refinancing loans declined significantly by 8.4% to HK$3 billion. Mortgage Drawdowns and Interest Rates The survey also highlighted a 3.5% reduction in mortgage loans drawn down during October, totaling HK$20.1 billion. There was a slight shift in interest rate preferences among borrowers. The proportion of new mortgage loans referencing the Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate (HIBOR) decreased from 92.6% in September to 91.9% in October. Similarly, loans priced with reference to best lending rates dropped from 1.5% to 1.3%. Outstanding Loans and Delinquency Ratios The outstanding value of mortgage loans saw a modest increase of 0.8%, reaching HK$1,907.4 billion by the end of October. The mortgage delinquency ratio remained low at 0.13%, and the rescheduled loan ratio held steady at nearly 0%. For further details, the full report is available on the [Hong Kong Monetary Authority](https://www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/news-and-media/press-releases/2025/11/20251128-5/).Image source: Shutterstock Source: https://blockchain.news/news/hong-kong-mortgage-applications-decline-october-2025

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