Household lending at banks jumps in Q2 on leveraged investing, mortgage demand (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korean household loans rose in Q2 2026 as borrowing increased for stock investments and home purchases, with mortgage loans hitting a record high.

• Household loans at major South Korean banks increased in Q2 2026
• Unsecured credit loans rose due to stock market investment demand
• Mortgage loans reached a record high of 614.53 trillion won