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HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS AND LOAN FINANCE

 
This briefing paper looks at how housing associations in England secure loan finance from the private sector.

Privateloans are a major source of finance. Usually loans are long-term at fixed ratesof interest. Housing Associations typically borrow £6billion a year from theprivate sector, with 80% being provided by banks and building societies. AtDecember 2012 there were £67.9billion of borrowing facilities arranged byhousing associations of which £55.8billion had been drawn down.
 
The paper includes sections on:
  • Borrowing Strategies
  • Gearing
  • Loans since 2008
  • Interest Rates
  • Credit Ratings
  • Future Loans
  • Partnerships and Regeneration
  • Diversification of Borrowing
  • Bonds
  • Private Placement
  • Commercial Paper
  • Real Estate Investment Trusts
  • Sale and Leaseback
  • European Investment Bank
  • Social Equity Fund
  • Flotation

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