Housing Finance Policy

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A. Legal and Regulatory Framework

A.1 Legal and Regulatory Framework
VariableEnd of 2018End of 2017End of 2016SourcesVar ID
Basis of the legal system: Civil, Common, Islamic, Other? (Describe)Civil law system based on French lawCivil law system based on French lawCivil law system based on French law
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A.1.1
Are there specific laws that deal with mortgages? YesYes 
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A.1.2
Registration/Transfer of titles:A.1.3
Does the law clearly define different types of property rights?YesYesYes
 
A.1.3.1
 Are property rights easily transferable?YesYesYes
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A.1.3.2
Identify barriers to the registration/ transfer of property title.Property title and a land registration system exist in Senegal, but application is uneven outside of Senegal's urban areas (ie Dakar). It can take 41 days to register property in Senegal. The 5 procedures include: (1) Obtain a non-encumbrance certificate from the Land Registry, (2) Promissory agreement drafted and executed by the notary, (3) Request is filed at the Director of Taxes and Property to acquire an authorization of transfer, (4) Deed of sale is written by the notary after the Director's approval, (5) Notary sends a request of ownership change to the Land Registry. The last two steps take the longest.   
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A.1.3.3
Typical number of days needed for the transfer of title415671
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A.1.3.4
Can liens be effectively enforced?YesYes 
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A.1.4
Are there consumer rights for mortgage lending? YesYes 
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A.1.7
Is there specialized legislation covering:A.1.9
Issuance of covered mortgage bondsNoNo 
 
A.1.9.1
Issuance of RMBSNoNo 
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A.1.9.2
B. Housing Finance Subsidies
B.1 Subsidies to Housing Finance Institutions
VariableEnd of 2018End of 2017End of 2016SourcesVar ID
Are there subsidized funding sources for mortgage lenders?YesYes 
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B.1.1
Government supported liquidity facilityYesYes 
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B.1.1.2
OtherYesYes 
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B.1.1.6
B.2 Subsidies to Households
VariableEnd of 2018End of 2017End of 2016SourcesVar ID
Are there subsidies to households on housing finance?YesYesYes
 
B.2.1
Interest rate subsidies by special government funds  YesB.2.1.1
OtherYesYes 
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B.2.1.6
Reach of subsidies in 2.1.1 to 2.1.4 ?B.2.2
C. Taxation
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What taxes apply to Residential Real Estate?C.1
Tax on property (home-owners) YesYesYes
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C.1.1
Property transaction taxes (purchase/selling)YesYes 
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C.1.2
Tax on capital gains on property YesYesYes
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C.1.5
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Notes: not available beyond the provident insurance involved in BHS Pack 35
Notes: Property Tax on Developed Land (contribution foncière des proprieties bâties) is levied at a rate of 5% for all immovable properties except factories. Refer to Article of the Code General de Impots , Loi -2012-31
Notes: Property Tax on Developed Land (contribution foncière des proprieties bâties) is levied at a rate of 5% for all immovable properties except factories. Refer to Article of the Code General de Impots , Loi -2012-31
Notes: The Caisse des Depots et Consignations is a public bank, mandated to contribute to the economic development of the country by investing in projects such as social housing
Notes: 2010 = 100
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Notes: 25 banks, 4 finance institutes
Notes: average of fixed and variable rates
Notes: Banque de l'Habitat de Senegal (BHS) alone is estimated to originate about 25% of all housing loans. Source: BCEAO, 2014
Notes: Banque de l'Habitat de Senegal (BHS) alone is estimated to originate about 25% of all housing loans. Source: BCEAO, 2014
Notes: BCEAO manages a Bureaux d’Information sur le Crédit (BIC), but there are no private credit bureaus
Notes: BCEAO manages a Bureaux d’Information sur le Crédit (BIC), but there are no private credit bureaus
Notes: Capital gains are considered as business income and are subject to a flat tax of 30% of the net gain.
Notes: Capital gains realized from the sale of real property are considered as business income and are subject to corporate income tax at a flat rate of 30% on the net gains. The seller or the owner of the property is held liable for this tax.
Notes: Capital gains realized from the sale of real property are considered as business income and are subject to corporate income tax at a flat rate of 30% on the net gains. The seller or the owner of the property is held liable for this tax.
Notes: Capital gains realized from the sale of real property are considered as business income and are subject to corporate income tax at a flat rate of 30% on the net gains. The seller or the owner of the property is held liable for this tax.
Notes: Capital gains realized from the sale of real property are considered as business income and are subject to corporate income tax at a flat rate of 30% on the net gains. The seller or the owner of the property is held liable for this tax.
Notes: Capital gains realized from the sale of real property are considered as business income and are subject to corporate income tax at a flat rate of 30% on the net gains. The seller or the owner of the property is held liable for this tax.
Notes: combines owners and co-owners
Notes: combines renters and co-renters
Notes: estimate
Notes: Figure comes from the formal market in Dakar which mainly caters to high income clients
Notes: For loans that are greater than 50mm FCFA in value.
Notes: For loans that are greater than 50mm FCFA in value.
Notes: For loans that are greater than 50mm FCFA in value.
Notes: For loans that are greater than 50mm FCFA in value.
Notes: For loans that are greater than 50mm FCFA in value.
Notes: generally requires purchase of provident mortgage insurance
Notes: inter-bank market is underdeveloped. Banks can access liquidity through the Caisse Régionale de Refinancement Hypothécaire (CRRH), a Regional Refinancing Entity for WAEMU countries. Senegalese banks have acccessed 20 billion CFA ($34.5 million USD)
Notes: inter-bank market is underdeveloped. Banks can access liquidity through the Caisse Régionale de Refinancement Hypothécaire (CRRH), a Regional Refinancing Entity for WAEMU countries. Senegalese banks have acccessed 20 billion CFA ($34.5 million USD)
Notes: Most MFIs in Senegal that are nongovernmental organizations are "mutual MFIs."
Notes: Most MFIs in Senegal that are not nongovernmental organizations are "mutual MFIs."
Notes: Most MFIs in Senegal that are not nongovernmental organizations are "mutual MFIs."
Notes: Most MFIs in Senegal that are not nongovernmental organizations are "mutual MFIs."
Notes: Most MFIs in Senegal that are not nongovernmental organizations are "mutual MFIs."
Notes: Most MFIs in Senegal that are not nongovernmental organizations are "mutual MFIs."
Notes: Most MFIs in Senegal that are not nongovernmental organizations are "mutual MFIs."
Notes: not available beyond the provident insurance involved in BHS Pack 35
Notes: Number of banks and microfinance agencies that offer mortgage loans.
Notes: Property tax is levied at a rate of 5% of the property's rental value.
Notes: Property Tax on Developed Land (contribution foncière des proprieties bâties) is levied at a rate of 5% for all immovable properties except factories. Refer to Article of the Code General de Impots , Loi -2012-31
Notes: Represents only BHS housing loans outstanding, which in 2013 dominated the housing finance market.
Notes: Represents only BHS housing loans outstanding, which in 2013 dominated the housing finance market.
Notes: Represents only BHS housing loans outstanding, which in 2013 dominated the housing finance market.
Notes: Represents only BHS housing loans outstanding, which in 2013 dominated the housing finance market.
Notes: Senegal participates in the regional mortgage refinancing facility, CRRH
Notes: Senegal participates in the regional mortgage refinancing facility, CRRH
Notes: Senegal's mortgage bank focuses primarily on providing housing finance to its citizens, but it also offers a wider range of typical commercial bank services like savings and checking accounts, debit cards, and retirement accounts. It has been in operation since 1980 but previously served more as a short-term credit provider and not a true mortgage bank.
Notes: Senegal's mortgage bank focuses primarily on providing housing finance to its citizens, but it also offers a wider range of typical commercial bank services like savings and checking accounts, debit cards, and retirement accounts. It has been in operation since 1980 but previously served more as a short-term credit provider and not a true mortgage bank.
Notes: Senegal's mortgage bank focuses primarily on providing housing finance to its citizens, but it also offers a wider range of typical commercial bank services like savings and checking accounts, debit cards, and retirement accounts. It has been in operation since 1980 but previously served more as a short-term credit provider and not a true mortgage bank.
Notes: Senegal's mortgage bank focuses primarily on providing housing finance to its citizens, but it also offers a wider range of typical commercial bank services like savings and checking accounts, debit cards, and retirement accounts. It has been in operation since 1980 but previously served more as a short-term credit provider and not a true mortgage bank.
Notes: Senegal's mortgage bank focuses primarily on providing housing finance to its citizens, but it also offers a wider range of typical commercial bank services like savings and checking accounts, debit cards, and retirement accounts. It has been in operation since 1980 but previously served more as a short-term credit provider and not a true mortgage bank.
Notes: Senegal's mortgage bank focuses primarily on providing housing finance to its citizens, but it also offers a wider range of typical commercial bank services like savings and checking accounts, debit cards, and retirement accounts. It has been in operation since 1980 but previously served more as a short-term credit provider and not a true mortgage bank.
Notes: Société Immobilière du Cap-Vert (SICAP) is a majority state owned developer that offers homes to low income households on a rent-to-buy program
Notes: Société Immobilière du Cap-Vert (SICAP) is a majority state owned developer that offers homes to low income households on a rent-to-buy program
Notes: The ARIZ guarantee from Agence Francaise de Développement (AFD) guarantees loans to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and microfinance institutions (MFIs). The maximum amount guaranteed is EUR 2 million (USD 2.3 million) per transaction and EUR 4 million (USD 4.7 million) per company or group.
Notes: The ARIZ guarantee from Agence Francaise de Développement (AFD) guarantees loans to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and microfinance institutions (MFIs). The maximum amount guaranteed is EUR 2 million (USD 2.3 million) per transaction and EUR 4 million (USD 4.7 million) per company or group.
Notes: The Caisse des Depots et Consignations is a public bank, mandated to contribute to the economic development of the country by investing in projects such as social housing
Notes: The State created the Fonds de garantie pour l’acces du lodgement (FOGALOG) in 2015 to facilitate access to financing for the construction or purchase of low-income housing. BHS signed an agreement with FOGALOG in 2015.
Notes: The State created the Fonds de garantie pour l’acces du lodgement (FOGALOG) in 2015 to facilitate access to financing for the construction or purchase of low-income housing. BHS signed an agreement with FOGALOG in 2015.