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flag Joint loans may help low-income Kenyans, especially women, buy homes, a new report finds.

flag Joint loan accounts could boost home ownership in Kenya, especially for low-income earners, a report by Sasra, FSD Kenya, and KMRC finds. flag Most borrowers earn under Sh100,000 monthly, making traditional mortgages hard to obtain, but combining incomes through joint accounts may improve affordability and approval chances. flag Loan performance is similar for men and women, with nearly identical repayment rates, indicating no increased risk. flag Yet women receive less than half of all loans, due to lower female Sacco membership, cultural norms, and differing risk attitudes. flag The report recommends expanding joint mortgage products to support dual-income households and increase property ownership among low-income groups.

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