Gold loans jump 94% y-o-y, fuel bank credit growth in Q1
Gold loans fueled a significant acceleration in bank credit during Q1FY27. This segment expanded by 93.8% year on year, adding substantial value. Overall bank credit also saw robust growth, crossing a significant milestone. Credit to industry recorded its highest first-quarter expansion in recent years. Vehicle loans a
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