Pag-IBIG financing offers a path to faster inventory monetization

From AB Capital's The Opening Bell: Three Moves

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Pag-IBIG targets P167 billion in housing loan disbursements for 2026, with management expecting to achieve 90-95%, or roughly P150-159 billion. Partnerships with RLC, SMPH, FLI and other developers broaden access to financing, supported by a higher P10 million borrowing ceiling. The fund is targeting P170 billion in housing loans for 2027.

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We think the key benefit is accelerating cash recovery on completed units. For accredited projects, Pag-IBIG mortgage disbursements can settle buyers' outstanding turnover balances, converting RFO inventory or installment receivables into cash sooner. This reduces developer financing exposure and carrying costs, improves working-capital turnover, and potentially supports deleveraging without deeper discounts.

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The impact will depend on project accreditation, borrower eligibility and the competitiveness of financing terms amid elevated mortgage rates. Interestingly, the P170 billion target for 2027 represents only 1.8% growth from this year's headline ambition, suggesting inventory absorption will depend more on financing accessibility and execution than rapid expansion in aggregate loan disbursements.

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We maintain RLC as our top property pick, given its expanding Pag-IBIG accreditation pipeline, relatively manageable residential inventory and recurring income support. SMPH and FLI could also benefit, although we would prioritize developers showing measurable improvements in RFO sell-through and cash collections, alongside disciplined discounting and receivables management.

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