Currently, existing mortgage holders in Sweden are making monthly capital repayments that are on par with the demand for new mortgage debt. This is quite an unusual scenario, and it carries bearish implications for house prices. In simpler terms, it suggests that the housing market is facing some headwinds.
Adding to this, it’s worth noting that house prices in Sweden have already declined by 12% year-on-year (Y-o-Y). This decline, combined with the current situation of mortgage repayments matching new mortgage demand, is a sign of potential further pressure on housing prices.
In a broader context, this situation in Sweden is reminiscent of conditions seen during the Euro crisis and the 2008 global financial crisis, particularly in the French mortgage lending sector. The fact that French mortgage lending is now reaching levels similar to those times raises concerns about the stability of the housing market and the overall economic conditions.
The situation in Sweden and the comparisons drawn with past crises highlight the challenges and potential risks faced by the housing market and the broader economy.
Exactly the same situation in Sweden. Monthly capital repayments by existing mortgage holders are currently as large as the demand for new mortgage debt. A rare scenario that is extremely 🐻ish for house prices. t.co/byTlMm3sWR pic.twitter.com/NVILFRBtNC
— Longview Economics (@Lvieweconomics) September 18, 2023
Bearish for house prices that are already down 12% Y-o-Y! t.co/3nlbpmqNNO pic.twitter.com/o0x6Kw5FAZ
— Longview Economics (@Lvieweconomics) September 18, 2023
French mortgage lending is at levels consistent with the Euro crisis & GFC📉 pic.twitter.com/RLr9YP1xnB
— Longview Economics (@Lvieweconomics) September 18, 2023