
For Brazilians, the dream of owning their own home has become one of reality since the government changed their regulations back in 2005. Like never before, Brazilians are able to purchase their own homes now by finally being able to obtain finance.
The “fiduciary alienation” rule allows loan lenders to legally own the property, until it is paid off in full by the borrower. This enables a peace of mind for financial institutions and private investors in the event of mortgage non-payments.
Normal loan terms run for 30 years with a 12% interest rate. Also, the Brazilian central bank regulations stipulate that 65% of the government’s savings will have to be reinvested into loans and housing credits to keep the calculated balance to cap interest rates.