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Bank of Lithuania Lowers Down Payments, Sparks Housing Concerns

7/9/2025

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The Bank of Lithuania is shaking up the housing market with a bold proposal: reducing down payments for first-time buyers from 15% to 10%. While this move is celebrated by newcomers eager to own homes, banks are raising alarms about potential financial risks, predicting a 1% hike in housing prices as a consequence.

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The Bank of Lithuania is shaking up the housing market with a bold proposal: reducing down payments for first-time buyers from 15% to 10%. While this move is celebrated by newcomers eager to own homes, banks are raising alarms about potential financial risks, predicting a 1% hike in housing prices as a consequence.