KHFC brings new social covered bond to LuxSE
Following Korea Housing Finance Corporation (KHFC)’s debut on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX) in October 2024, the South Korean social bond pioneer returns to the exchange with a new EUR 600 million social covered bond.
The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and Korea Housing Finance Corporation (KHFC) are delighted to announce the listing of a EUR 600 million social covered bond from the South Korean entity on LuxSE’s Euro MTF.
The social covered bond, the second such bond to be listed on LuxSE and displayed on the exchange’s leading platform for sustainable finance, the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX), will be used to provide affordable, long-term, fixed-rate amortised mortgage loans, helping households manage their mortgage payment burden through stable debt payments.
Securing a sustainable future for South Korea households
The listing follows an official visit from KHFC to LuxSE in February, where LuxSE’s CEO Ms Julie Becker and Chairman and CEO of KHFC, Mr Kyung-Hwan Kim met to discuss the role of the exchange in facilitating financing for sustainable development and KHFC’s ambition of enhancing housing accessibility for underserved populations in South Korea through sustainable debt issuances.
Speaking on the listing, CEO of LuxSE Julie Becker said: “We are delighted to welcome this new social covered bond listing from KHFC to LuxSE and LGX. Sustainable finance has a key role to play in securing long-term, sustainable housing solutions for the people of South Korea and we applaud KHFC for its commitment to this crucial area.”
Unlocking accessible mortgages
KHFC is a pioneer in the social bond space in South Korea. By offering public mortgages such as the Bogeumjari Loan, KHFC enables low- and moderate-income families, newlyweds, multi-child families, single-parent households, and households with disabled members to secure their home with a low interest rate.
"We are pleased to list our second covered bond on LuxSE, following our first listing in October 2024. Listing on LuxSE allows us to expand our global investor base and foster investor confidence. We look forward to further contributing to the market and providing value to our stakeholders," commented Chairman and CEO of KHFC, Mr Kyung-Hwan Kim.
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