Mortgage Refinance Institutions Bill, 2025
Bill details, progress, and reading documents
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Bill Progress
1st Reading
Bill introduced
2nd Reading
Committee review
3rd Reading
Final vote
Assent
Becomes law
Bill Information
Bill Readings
Documents and reports from each reading stage.
1st Reading
1st Reading
The object of this Bill is to regulate the establishment of mortgage refinancing institutions; to provide for the functions of the central bank in relation to mortgage refinance business; to provide for the conduct of mortgage refinance business; to provide for corrective actions and liquidation; and for related matters
2nd Reading
2nd Reading
The Committee on Finance reviewed the Mortgage Refinance Institutions Bill, 2025, which establishes and regulates mortgage refinance institutions to provide long-term liquidity to primary lenders, lower mortgage interest rates, and address Uganda’s housing deficit. It recommends amendments on licensing, Islamic finance, capital requirements, shareholding limits, default procedures, and consumer protection before passage.