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12 major banks pumped over 1.14 quadrillion VND into real estate by mid-2026, a 21% increase since January. See which lenders are leading the credit surge.
Total outstanding credit for real estate across 12 major Vietnamese banks reached more than 1.14 quadrillion VND as of June 30, 2026, marking a 21% increase since the start of the year [4]. This rapid expansion of credit highlights a significant shift in bank risk appetite as developers restart projects and market activity recovers [3].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Total Real Estate Credit (12 Banks) | 1.14 quadrillion VND |
| Growth in 6 Months | 21% |
| Leading Bank by Exposure | VPBank (286,000 billion VND) |
| Leading Bank by Ratio | SHB (34.62% of total loans) |
The 21% growth in real estate lending during the first half of 2026 reflects a broader trend of banks prioritizing the sector to support economic growth [4]. While the State Bank of Vietnam has set a 16% credit growth target for the entire economy in 2025, the appetite for real estate lending has intensified as interest rates for home loans remain relatively low, typically ranging between 5.5% and 6.5% for the initial fixed period [1, 3].
Among the 12 banks reporting detailed sector data, 8 institutions increased their real estate loan-to-total-debt ratios compared to the start of the year [2]. VPBank currently leads in total volume with over 286,000 billion VND in property-related debt, while SHB holds the highest concentration, with real estate loans accounting for 34.62% of its total portfolio [2]. Conversely, some lenders have pulled back; Techcombank reduced its real estate exposure by 1.92 percentage points to 26.68% of its total loans over the same six-month period [2].
Despite the surge in lending, the quality of bank assets remains a focal point for regulators and analysts. The industry-wide non-performing loan (NPL) ratio reached 2.16% recently, an 18.5% increase compared to the same period in the prior year [1]. With the NPL coverage ratio declining to 80%, banks are facing pressure to balance aggressive lending targets with the need for adequate risk provisions [1].
Bank executives maintain that current lending is focused on projects with clear legal status. MBBank, which increased its real estate exposure to 14.25% of its total portfolio by mid-2026, stated that its strategy focuses on projects that are ready for sale and avoids speculative lending [2]. Regulators continue to emphasize that while credit growth is necessary to meet GDP targets, the effectiveness of capital absorption by businesses remains the critical factor in preventing inflationary pressure from speculative real estate investments [3].
The central question for the remainder of the year is whether the current pace of lending can be sustained without triggering a rise in bad debt, particularly as banks navigate the thin line between supporting market recovery and avoiding speculative bubbles.
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