From Nikkei Asia · · 30s
Japan's regional banks boost property lending
Japan's regional banks hit record property lending growth as interest rates rise.
In brief
Japan's regional banks hit record property lending growth as interest rates rise. Japan's regional banks recorded record real estate lending in April-June 2026, accounting for nearly half of all loans at some institutions. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
Japan's regional banks
Japan's regional banks logged a record increase in real estate lending in the April-June quarter.
Lending growth
Such financing accounted for nearly half of all outstanding loans at some institutions.
Regulators on guard
Rising interest rates risk worsening real estate profitability for regional banks.
The bottom line
Japan's regional banks recorded record real estate lending in April-June 2026, accounting for nearly half of all loans at some institutions.
