La firma de hipotecas se hunde un 29,6% en septiembre y el interés medio se dispara al 3,26%

The data reveals a sustained slowdown in the mortgage market, driven by the European Central Bank’s interest rate hikes aimed at curbing inflation. This monetary tightening has significantly reduced lending volumes and raised borrowing costs, indicating a return to pre-pandemic normality rather than a sudden crash. This trend highlights how monetary policy impacts real estate accessibility over time. Although the contraction began after the summer of 2022, the full market translation has been gradual. Experts predict this deceleration will continue, though the year-over-year decline may soften as the high-base effect diminishes later in the year. This article is relevant to open_data because it demonstrates the critical value of transparent, official statistics from institutions like the INE. Open access to such granular data allows researchers and developers to analyze economic trends, verify expert claims, and build tools that help consumers understand the real-world implications of macroeconomic policies on their financial decisions.

Source: expansion.com
Published on 2023-11-29

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