Evaluation of Home-Equity Financing Option in a Developing Economy, Illustrated with an Example of Ghana
Evaluation of Home-Equity Financing Option in a Developing Economy, Illustrated with an Example of Ghana

Summary/Abstract: The introduction of mortgage financing in developing economies such as Ghana has been a marginal success. The framework and the macroeconomic environment necessary for a vibrant and effective mortgage finance system is almost non-existent and may demand a considerable period and a lot of effort to correct such anomalies. This study seeks to explore the prospects of equity financing and further suggests its viability in housing financing for developing economies. The survey confirms the most preferred housing finance option to be equity; this situation results in numerous piecemeal developments, many of which never see completion. The study finds out that due to worsening and unstable economic conditions, equity users often encounter a shortage of equity along the line of construction. We therefore conclude that rental housing is a better option for satisfying the housing needs of the majority of Ghanaians.

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