Loan applications for property take a breather in Feb


KUALA LUMPUR: Recent loan application data released by Bank Negara showed a drop off in loan applications for property purchases in February, on the heels of a robust increase in January.

February figures showed total loan applications came in 19% lower y-o-y at RM40.1bil as prospective property purchasers took a breather after a 46% jump in applications in the previous month.

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