Translation. Region: Russian Federal
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How does the Family Mortgage program work now?
Mortgage program The program for state support for families with children has been in operation in the Russian Federation for over seven years, and the terms have been adjusted several times. Thus, in 2025, the following people can apply for a loan:
at a preferential rate of 6% (standard mortgages are issued at 17% per annum and higher); if the family has at least one child under the age of six (or a child with disabilities under the age of 18); the down payment must be at least 20%; the loan amount is 12 million rubles in Moscow and the Moscow region, St. Petersburg and the Moscow region, 6 million rubles in other regions; housing can only be purchased in new buildings or on the secondary market in regions where there are no apartment buildings under construction.
"The preferential program has led to a doubling of real estate prices over five years, while construction volumes have only increased by 10% during this period," the head of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation stated regarding the downsides of state support.
Family mortgage The program is valid until 2030, but may be extended in the future, as it has been on several occasions. This benefit is aimed at stimulating the birth rate and providing opportunities for families in need to improve their housing conditions.
What changes to preferential mortgages are the authorities proposing?
The State Duma has instructed the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Construction to jointly develop changes to the terms of the Family Mortgage program. It is expected that the authorities will implement the following lending terms under the state-supported program:
The interest rate will be differentiated and linked to the number of children in the family; upon the birth of a new child, the rate will be automatically reduced; the minimum area of apartments available for purchase will be limited to 35 square meters; the possibility of linking rates to the region of residence and the size of the federal subject is also being considered.
The possibility of banning preferential mortgages outside the region of registration is also being discussed. This debate stems from the fact that 40% of loans were taken out by borrowers in Moscow and St. Petersburg, as housing construction is not taking place in smaller towns.
09:00 09/23/2025
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