Far Eastern mortgages surge as Dom.RF Bank triples Q1 2026 issuance
Dom.RF Bank has seen a sharp rise in Far Eastern mortgages during the first quarter of 2026. The lender issued nearly 2 billion rubles (around $22 million) in loans under the programme—three times more than the same period last year. Officials credit expanded eligibility rules for the surge in demand. The bank’s Far Eastern mortgages now represent 7% of its total mortgage issuance for Q1 2026. Demand peaked in February and March, when these loans accounted for 11% of all mortgages approved by the institution. Dom.RF Bank ranks among the top four providers of such loans in the region.
Primorsky Krai leads in issuance, making up 24% of the total. The Sakha Republic (Yakutia) follows with 18%, while Khabarovsk Krai holds third place at 13%. Buryatia contributes 10%, Amur Oblast 9%, and Zabaykalsky Krai 6%. Recent changes have widened access to the programme. Employees of state or municipal organisations licensed for medical services now qualify, regardless of their main job. As a result, medical professionals received 17% of all Far Eastern mortgages issued by Dom.RF Bank in Q1. To be eligible, organisations must operate within Russia’s Far Eastern Federal District or the Arctic Zone. Alexey Kosyakov, deputy chairman of Dom.RF Bank’s board, noted that the expanded terms have made homebuying more achievable. The programme’s 2% mortgage rate has particularly helped residents secure housing in the region.
The bank’s figures show a clear increase in Far Eastern mortgage activity. With nearly 2 billion rubles issued in three months, the programme’s broader criteria have opened doors for more borrowers. Medical workers and regional employees now form a significant share of applicants.
