{
  "id": 11453729,
  "title": "Ho edition: Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair to offer financing from land acquisition to home completion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/ho-edition-republic-bank-joynews-habitat-fair-to-offer-financing-from",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-02T13:52:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ho-edition-republic-bank-joynews-habitat-fair-to-offer-financing-from-land-acquisition-to-home-completion/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The inaugural Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair, set to take place in Ho from October 16 to 18, aims to provide comprehensive financing solutions for prospective homeowners. Head of Mortgage Banking and Customer Experience at Republic Bank, Dan Adjetey Mohenu, announced that the three-day event will cater to individuals at every stage of their homeownership journey, from acquiring land to completing a house. Visitors can interact with mortgage experts and explore financing options tailored to their unique needs.\n\nMohenu emphasized that Republic Bank's offerings cover the entire homeownership process, from land acquisition to the final stages of property completion. Prospective homeowners are encouraged to bring their specific challenges to the fair and engage with the bank's team for guidance. The bank is working to simplify the mortgage process, making it more flexible and accessible for customers.\n\nThe mortgage solutions will not be limited to individuals seeking properties within the Ho or Volta Region. Republic Bank serves customers across Ghana and even individuals living abroad who wish to acquire properties within the country. The bank's solutions are open to a wide range of customers, including employees, employers, self-employed professionals, business owners, shareholders, directors, and regulars in the diaspora.\n\nMortgage interest rates depend on various factors, such as loan amount, duration, and the customer's risk profile. The applicable rate for a customer may vary, with recent Habitat Fair clinics reporting mortgage rates as low as 8.4 percent. However, the 8.4 percent rate is not applicable to every customer, as rates are determined based on individual circumstances. Republic Bank's decision to bring the Habitat Fair to Ho is a response to the strong interest demonstrated at previous editions of the initiative.",
  "summary": "Head of Mortgage Banking and Customer Experience at Republic Bank, Dan Adjetey Mohenu, says the maiden edition of the Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair at the Ho Sports Stadium will offer prospective homeowners financing solutions covering various stages of the homeownership journey, from land acquisition to home completion.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}