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GH Bank Reverse Mortgage Pilot: 200-400 Contracts 2026 to 1,800-2,800 in 2027

1,800-2,800 contracts 2027, 45% market share

As ofFY2026-FY2027 pilot windowΒ·Sources3Β·Primary

The Government Housing Bank Reverse Mortgage Pilot, operationalised in January 2026 under BoT sandbox authority ahead of the Q3 2026 framework effective date, originates 200 to 400 contracts in 2026 scaling to 1,800 to 2,800 in 2027. Loan-to-value is 35 percent at age 60 to 65 escalating to 50 percent at 75 and above; deferred-interest accrual at BoT policy rate plus 200 basis points compounded annually; origination fee 1.0 percent of appraisal capped at THB 50,000; lifetime tenure with state credit backstop. GH Bank captures roughly 45 percent of 2027 visible outstanding principal at THB 10 to 17 billion. The channel is GH Bank branch network plus Government Pension Fund retiree direct enrollment.

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The Government Housing Bank Reverse Mortgage Pilot, operationalised in January 2026 under BoT sandbox authority ahead of the Q3 2026 framework effective date, originates 200 to 400 contracts in 2026 scaling to 1,800 to 2,800 in 2027. Loan-to-value is 35 percent at age 60 to 65 escalating to 50 percent at 75 and above; deferred-interest accrual at BoT policy rate plus 200 basis points compounded annually; origination fee 1.0 percent of appraisal capped at THB 50,000; lifetime tenure with state credit backstop. GH Bank captures roughly 45 percent of 2027 visible outstanding principal at THB 10 to 17 billion. The channel is GH Bank branch network plus Government Pension Fund retiree direct enrollment.

The Government Housing Bank Reverse Mortgage Pilot, operationalised in January 2026 under BoT sandbox authority ahead of the Q3 2026 framework effective date, originates 200 to 400 contracts in 2026 scaling to 1,800 to 2,800 in 2027. Loan-to-value is 35 percent at age 60 to 65 escalating to 50 percent at 75 and above; deferred-interest accrual at BoT policy rate plus 200 basis points compounded annually; origination fee 1.0 percent of appraisal capped at THB 50,000; lifetime tenure with state credit backstop. GH Bank captures roughly 45 percent of 2027 visible outstanding principal at THB 10 to 17 billion. The channel is GH Bank branch network plus Government Pension Fund retiree direct enrollment.

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FY2026-FY2027 pilot window

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What this tells you

The Government Housing Bank Reverse Mortgage Pilot, operationalised in January 2026 under BoT sandbox authority ahead of the Q3 2026 framework effective date, originates 200 to 400 contracts in 2026 scaling to 1,800 to 2,800 in 2027. Loan-to-value is 35 percent at age 60 to 65 escalating to 50 percent at 75 and above; deferred-interest accrual at BoT policy rate plus 200 basis points compounded annually; origination fee 1.0 percent of appraisal capped at THB 50,000; lifetime tenure with state credit backstop. GH Bank captures roughly 45 percent of 2027 visible outstanding principal at THB 10 to 17 billion. The channel is GH Bank branch network plus Government Pension Fund retiree direct enrollment.

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Senior-Living Equity-Swap Channel: Chersery, BDMS, Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin

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GH Bank Reverse Mortgage Pilot: 200-400 Contracts 2026 to 1,800-2,800 in 2027 Β· Insight