Pag-IBIG Fund said Nov. 12 that, as of the third quarter, it has more than 16.37 million active members, who have collectively saved P98.72 billion, with P49.27 billion collected from the mandatory Regular Savings program, and P48.86 billion under the Fund’s voluntary MP2 savings.
In the first nine months of 2024, Pag-IBIG Fund was able to assist more than 2.5 million members in need of immediate short-term cash financing, approving the multi-purpose loan applications of more than two million borrowers, all amounting to P49.72 billion, or a 16 percent increase in both the number of borrowers and the total loan amount compared to the same period last year.
Almost 461,000 victims affected by various calamities this year were also assisted with the release of P5.92 billion in Pag-IBIG calamity loan. Applications for Pag-IBIG Fund’s short-term Loans do not have processing fees. Loan proceeds are also not deducted with advanced payments or interests, allowing it to be one of the most affordable cash loans in the market.
Aside from the calamity loan, Pag-IBIG Fund also approved the implementation of a one-month moratorium for housing loan payments of affected borrowers residing and working in areas declared under a state of calamity due to Typhoon Kristine.
The one-month housing loan payment moratorium allows the calamity victims to prioritize finances to help them recover from the effects of the typhoon. Eligible members may apply for the availment of the moratorium program until Dec. 31 2024, either through the Virtual Pag-IBIG or at the nearest Pag-IBIG branch.
In terms of shelter financing, Pag-IBIG Fund has released P88.17 billion to 61,597 housing loan borrowers who needed funds to purchase or improve their homes. The housing loan allows borrowers to access financing of up to P6 million at interest rates as low as three percent for socialized and low-cost housing.
The data, released during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas Nov. 12 held simultaneously across 16 regions, reflected the Fund’s commitment to deliver their mandates for the benefit of the Filipino workers.
It added that it remained active in the promotion of the government’s flagship program, the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pamilyang Pilipino Housing (4PH). As of Sept. 2024, Pag-IBIG Fund already released P20.17 billion for the development of various 4PH projects nationwide, which is set to benefit 17,791 low-income borrowers.
“Our accomplishments this year underscore our dedication to serving the financial needs of Filipinos across the country,” Pag-IBIG Fund CEO Marilene Acosta said, adding that participating in the PIA’s Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas “serves as a good opportunity for us to directly engage with our members and inform them how Pag-IBIG Fund is working towards a stronger financial institution.”
“After all, our members are the true owners of the Fund. It is just proper that they know how their savings are used and how effectively managing Pag-IBIG’s finances will result to their benefit through dividends and returns on their savings,” Acosta said, adding that participating in the regional townhall discussion is part of its commitment to transparency and stakeholder engagement, aiming to keep members and partners informed on the impact of its operations to the workers, employers, and businesses in each region. ||
