Published on March 4, 2025 by Agencies for Kenya Online News
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Absa Bank Kenya hosted an open day at Maisha Developments in Tilisi, Limuru to engage with homeowners and real estate investors, amid falling interest rates, that has opened doors for mortgage growth. The open day served as an avenue for customers to learn more about benefits that come with homeownership mortgages including insurance covers and attractive financing options tailored to their needs.
The open day saw prospective buyers taken through three communities, Maisha Mapya, Maisha Makao and Maisha Mema, with high quality finishes. Maisha Mapya features two-bedroom apartments from KES. 6.2 million and three-bedroom apartments from KES. 8.8 million, Maisha Makao has two-bedroom apartments from KES. 9 million and three-bedroom apartments from KES. 11.3 million while Maisha Mema features three-bedroom townhouses from KES. 26.5 million and four-bedroom townhouses from KES. 30.5 million.
In the last couple of years, Tilisi has come up as one of Kenya’s most promising real estate investment destinations. The town located in Limuru has attracted investors due to its strategic location, master-planned infrastructure, and serene environment. The region has been developed with modern amenities, well-developed roads, and proximity to Nairobi, making it an attractive hub for both residential and commercial developments. As urban areas become increasingly congested, developments in Tilisi provide a unique blend of convenience, affordability, and high standards of living.
Seen as both a target for first and second time owners for stay, leasing or renting, banks have focussed on this fast growing segment with new mortgage products while partnering with real estate developers to bridge the homeownership gap by offering tailor-made mortgage solutions. Financial institutions like Absa are playing a crucial role in making property ownership more accessible responding to the rising demand for housing and homeownership financing.
“At Absa, we are committed to ensuring access to sustainable finance for our customers to own their dream homes and invest in real estate. We offer flexible mortgage solutions, including up to 105% financing for properties below KES. 10.5 million and up to 90% financing for properties above this. Additionally, buyers can benefit from interest rates as low as 9.5% p.a. for properties below KES. 20 million, with a maximum loan amount of KES. 10.5 million. We also offer an extended repayment period of up to 25 years, comprehensive domestic insurance solutions, and a 48-hour mortgage application response time,” said Absa Bank Kenya Head of Mortgage Beatrice Chege.
Prospective buyers received the opportunity to interact with Absa Bank Kenya’s home loan experts, who provided guidance on the homeownership financing process and offered tailored solutions to meet individual needs.
