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A new proposed housing law could open the door for thousands of Barbadians to access loans.
Ryan Straughn, Minister of Finance, says homeowners with title deeds will be able to use their property as collateral.
He was speaking during his contribution to the State (Acquisition and Vesting of Property) Bill, 2026 in Parliament yesterday.
Minister Straughn says while he welcomes the initiative as a way to help reduce social challenges in vulnerable communities, there are still some issues that need to be addressed.
