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August 21, 2025
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Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company’s H1 Profits Slip by 2.7%, Loans Drive Asset Growth

Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company’s H1 Profits Slip by 2.7%, Loans Drive Asset Growth

KMRC H1 2025 net profit fell 2.7% to KSh 544M as funding costs rose. Assets expanded 27% to KSh 40.95Bn on 58% YoY loan book growth...

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Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) reported a 2.7% dip in profit after tax to KSh 544.3 million in the first half of 2025, down from KSh 559.4 million in the same period of 2024. This decline was primarily due to a significant rise in interest expense, which increased by nearly a quarter.

  • Net interest income for KMRC slipped by 2.9% to KSh 927.2 million.
  • Total assets of the company expanded by 26.7% to KSh 40.95 billion, largely propelled by a 58% surge in loans and advances.
  • Despite the profit dip, KMRC remains well-capitalized, highlighting its growing presence in Kenya’s mortgage refinancing market.

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