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What you need to know about mortgages

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The strain of servicing a loan while managing construction costs can have ripple effects on businesses and households.

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For many Kenyans, the dream of owning a home often begins with a simple calculation: if you can afford rent, you can afford a loan.

Yet, beneath this seemingly straightforward logic lies a web of upfront costs that are quietly derailing mortgage uptake across the country.