A home buyer or builder can obtain financing (credit) to purchase or secured against the assets of financial institutions such as banks, either directly or indirectly through an intermediary. Features of mortgage loans, including loan amount, loan term, interest rate, method of repayment of loans, and other characteristics may vary.
In many countries, but not all (Iran and Bali, Indonesia, there are two exceptions ), it is normal for home purchases financed with a mortgage loan. Few people have enough savings or cash to buy directly from the property. In countries where the demand for home ownership is highest, strong domestic markets have developed.