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Bradesco and Itaú Unibanco Raise Minimum Mortgage Rates

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What happened

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Bradesco raised its minimum mortgage rate to 15% on October 26, 2026. Itaú Unibanco followed on October 29, 2026, increasing its minimum rate to 12.95%. Both banks attributed the rate increases to higher market interest rates.

From riotimesonline.com

Why it matters

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The rate hikes reflect broader swings in interest-rate futures on B3, which rose significantly between October 23 and October 26. These changes directly affect monthly payments for borrowers, such as lifting the payment on a 500,000 reais loan from US$917 to US$979 for Itaú Unibanco.

From riotimesonline.com

Who's involved

  • BradescoRaised its minimum mortgage rate to 15%.
  • Itaú UnibancoRaised its minimum mortgage rate to 12.95%.
  • Banco CentralSets the benchmark Selic rate that is referenced in the context of the rate hikes.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • New YorkSpeculative

    Higher funding costs could slow home-loan demand, affecting ADR valuation in New York.

  • NubankSpeculative

    Increased lending rates by a major competitor could raise the cost of capital and competitive pressure.

  • C6 BankSpeculative

    Increased lending rates by a major competitor could raise the cost of capital and competitive pressure.

  • Mercado pagoSpeculative

    Higher market rates could increase funding costs and competitive pressure on its financial services segment.

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