Middle East conflict impact on demand
Management stated no visible impact yet, but the ongoing war in the Middle East could affect customer down payment capabilities and demand.
Home First Finance · risk themes across the available quarters.
Bear-case history
Management stated no visible impact yet, but the ongoing war in the Middle East could affect customer down payment capabilities and demand.
Co-lending was low in Q4 due to regulatory guideline changes; management expects resolution by June 2026, but any delay could impact growth.
Analyst noted that larger HFCs losing prime loans to banks may target Home First's customer segments, though management sees no significant change yet.