Pag-IBIG Fund has increased its maximum housing loan limit to ₱10 million as part of efforts to improve housing accessibility and help address the growing oversupply of condominium units in urban areas.
The state-backed home development mutual fund said the move aims to expand affordable financing options for middle-income workers while supporting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s flagship “4PH” national housing program.
The adjustment comes as Metro Manila continues to experience an increasing inventory of ready-for-occupancy condominium units that currently outpace buyer demand.
According to property consultancy firm Colliers, Metro Manila’s residential property market now holds approximately 6.8 years’ worth of unsold homes and condominium units. Nearly 13,000 additional condominium units are also expected to be completed within the year, further increasing available inventory in the market.
Government Calls on Developers to Adjust Pricing
Housing Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling, who also chairs the Pag-IBIG Fund board, called on developers to align pricing strategies with the updated financing landscape.
“This is also our call to developers: let us make the numbers meet,” Aliling said.
He also encouraged developer-partners to offer more reasonable pricing packages to help make available units more accessible to Pag-IBIG Fund members.
The expanded housing loan ceiling allows qualified borrowers to access financing terms of up to 30 years, with market rates starting as low as 5.75 percent. Meanwhile, low-income buyers purchasing socialized housing units will continue to benefit from subsidized rates as low as 3 percent.
Stronger Financing Support for Filipino Homebuyers
Pag-IBIG Chief Executive Marilene Acosta said the fund remains financially capable of supporting the higher loan ceiling while maintaining competitive interest rates.
According to Acosta, affordable housing loan terms may help many Filipino families transition from renting to owning a home, especially in urban areas where monthly rental costs continue to rise.
“For many families, rent is already one of their biggest monthly expenses. Through Pag-IBIG Fund’s affordable housing loan terms, monthly amortizations for reasonably priced homes can be lower than rent in many urban areas,” Acosta said.
She also clarified that all loan applications will still undergo strict capacity-to-pay evaluations to ensure responsible borrowing.
Positive Outlook for the Housing Sector
The increase in Pag-IBIG’s housing loan limit is seen as a significant development for the Philippine housing market, particularly as developers and government agencies work together to improve housing accessibility and encourage stronger property market activity.
As condominium inventory continues to rise in major urban centers, expanded financing options may help provide more opportunities for Filipino families looking to secure long-term homeownership.
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