(Kaieteur News) – Demerara Bank Limited says this year’s International Building Expo reaffirmed a growing trend among young Guyanese: a determination to own homes earlier and build long-term financial security instead of renting.

Over the four-day exhibition, the bank in a press release said it engaged hundreds of visitors who sought more than just information on interest rates and loan packages. Many, the bank said shared aspirations of owning their first homes, including young professionals, newly married couples, parents seeking larger living spaces, and entrepreneurs looking to create a better future for their families.

One of the most encouraging developments, according to the bank, was that a significant number of home loan applications came from persons under the age of 30.