KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 -- Malaysians looking to buy homes are increasingly struggling to secure financing, with developers reporting loan rejection rates of up to 45 per cent for certain property price segments, according to the Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (Rehda).

The industry survey found homes priced between RM500,001 and RM700,000 recorded the highest loan rejection rates, with many developers reporting rejection levels ranging from 31 per cent to 45 per cent.

Rehda president Datuk Ir Ho Hon Sang said financing difficulties remained one of the key challenges facing the property sector.

"Seventy-two per cent of respondents faced financing issues in the second half of 2025, with 83 per cent experiencing end-financ...