DBS Hong Kong launches Green Mortgage to Promote Sustainable Development and Green Living | 繁體

Hong Kong, 07 Jul 2022 - DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“DBS Hong Kong”) is pleased to announce the launch of Green Mortgage to support customers’ green living and promote sustainable development of the society.

Customers who purchase designated residential properties[1] with “Platinum” or “Gold” rating under the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC)’s BEAM Plus scheme, could earn an extra cash rebate. From now until 31 December 2022, eligible DBS Treasures customers and DBS retail customers could enjoy an extra 0.1% and 0.05% cash rebate respectively upon successful application for DBS Green Mortgage.

Enabling a seamless, 100% online application and approval process, customers can apply for Green Mortgage via DBS HOME360 mobile app or DBS Hong Kong’s website anytime, anywhere, and receive results instantly in one minute. By bringing customers a digitalized and hustle free mortgage experience, we enable customers to “Live more, Bank less”.

Sustainable development is key to support long-term growth of the economy, and the banking sector plays an important part of it. As a purpose-driven bank, DBS Hong Kong has a strategic focus on creating long-term sustainable solutions that serve both the needs of our customers and the community. Green Mortgage, which aligns customers’ ideal homes with the city’s green building standards, is one of the many meaningful initiatives that the bank has engaged in to further promote and facilitate sustainable development in our society.

Ajay Mathur, Head of Consumer Banking Group and Wealth Management, DBS Hong Kong, said, “As the newest addition to our responsible banking solutions, Green Mortgage encourages and supports our customers’ transition towards a lower-carbon future with green living style, while at the same time delivering a practical solution that helps them meet their financial goals. At DBS, we put sustainability commitments into action, driving positive changes in everyday life for a greener and more sustainable future.”

HKGBC’s BEAM Plus scheme is Hong Kong’s leading initiative to offer independent assessments of building sustainability performance, with an aim to make buildings more efficient and emit less carbon. It offers a comprehensive set of performance criteria for a wide range of sustainability issues relating to the planning, design, construction, commissioning, fitting out, management, operation and maintenance of a building.

[1] List of designated residential properties that are eligible for the DBS Hong Kong Green Mortgage scheme:
https://www.dbs.com.hk/iwov-resources/pdf/GreenMortgage_ResPropertiesList.pdf

Terms and conditions apply.

For more details about Green Mortgage, please visit:
https://www.dbs.com.hk/personal/loans/home-loans/green-mortgage-esg

Terms and Conditions – Better Green Mortgage Promotion:
https://www.dbs.com.hk/iwov-resources/pdf/GreenMortgage_TnC_en.pdf

 

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DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 18 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.

Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney, “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker and “Best Bank in the World” by Global Finance. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia” award by Global Finance for 13 consecutive years from 2009 to 2021.

DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by supporting social enterprises: businesses with a double bottom-line of profit and social and/or environmental impact. DBS Foundation also gives back to society in various ways, including equipping communities with future-ready skills and building food resilience.

With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.