Bank of Jamaica data show that up to September 2022 a total of 3,948 new mortgages were written, at an average of 438 per month. That compares to 4,390 mortgages which were written for all of 2021, at an average of 365 per month. The figure for 2022 was 32 per cent higher than the prior year. At the same time, the average value of each mortgage was $15.4 million in 2022, down slightly from $15.43 million in 2021 despite rising costs for materials.
"The increase in interest rates are affecting some developers and purchasers. There have also been delays in completions," he told the Jamaica Observer in early January.
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/busi...gage-slowdown/
"The increase in interest rates are affecting some developers and purchasers. There have also been delays in completions," he told the Jamaica Observer in early January.
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/busi...gage-slowdown/
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