Bank loans for cars, electronics surpass credit for homes, offices

Bank lending for cars, appliances, electronics, furniture and other consumer durables has overtaken property financing.

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Bank lending for cars, appliances, electronics, furniture and other consumer durables has overtaken property financing, marking a shift in borrowing patterns as lenders become more cautious on real estate.

Credit for consumer durables has crossed Sh500 billion, latest banking industry data shows, reaching Sh502.2 billion in June 2026, which is Sh44.7 billion or 9.8 percent more than a year earlier.

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