EL NIDO, Palawan — The Mortgage Market Global Summit (MMGS) 2025 concluded on Friday in El Nido, Palawan, after three days of high-level discussions, strategic collaborations, and groundbreaking financial insights.

The summit began with the International Secondary Mortgage Market Association (ISMMA) Quarterly Meeting, which brought together representatives from financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and mortgage agencies to explore new funding models and investment opportunities. It also marked the first stop of the EMF-ECBC Asian Covered Bond Roadshow, reinforcing the Philippines’ role in driving mortgage market growth across Asia.

Summit Chairperson Maria Luisa Favila emphasized the importance of collaboration, innovation, and financial resilience, noting that the insights shared during the event would have a lasting impact on the global mortgage landscape.

Philippine government officials, including Undersecretary Henry Yap of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, highlighted the country’s commitment to affordable and sustainable housing. Yap reiterated the government’s goal to expand mortgage financing to support the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program, ensuring wider access to homeownership for Filipinos.

The summit wrapped up with an exclusive heritage tour for ISMMA members, showcasing Palawan’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Hosted by the National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC), the event brought together top executives, policymakers, and financial leaders from around the world to discuss the future of secondary mortgage markets and housing finance innovations.

As MMGS 2025 concluded, it left behind a stronger global mortgage network, fresh investment opportunities, and a roadmap for the future of housing finance.