Brazil Housing Credit Jumps 23% as Payroll Loans Shift

Brazil · Finance Key Facts —Housing credit. Real-estate financing reached R$180.9 billion in the first half of 2026, a 23% jump from the same period in 2025, according to Abecip data. —Construction boom. Loans for construction more than doubled year-on-year to R$26.5 billion, while purchase financing rose 12% to R$67.2 billion. —FGTS driver. FGTS-backed housing…