Mortgage lending is much more than a simple financial tool; it is a structural pillar for a country's economic development and social mobility. By channelling long-term savings into housing investment, this instrument not only energises key sectors such as construction and the materials industry, but also encourages economic formalisation and the accumulation of family assets. In Argentina, the historical lag in this market —with a stock that barely reaches 1.5% of GDP compared with 43% in the United States or 28% in Chile— is not due to a lack of demand, but to the persistent macroeconomic instability that prevents long-term contracts from taking hold. Rebuilding this market is essential in order to transform access to home ownership from an inherited privilege into an attainable possibility, thereby strengthening the middle class and social stability. We invite you to analyse this report on the strategic potential of mortgage lending as an engine of growth, stability and individual progress.
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