Sterling Bank Commits to Real Estate Financing

Fri, Jul 7, 2017 | By publisher


Banking Briefs

DARL Uzu, managing director and chief executive, Crown Realities Plc, has commended Sterling Bank Plc for providing financing for development projects in the country. At the inauguration of the Crown Court Durumi, Abuja, a project that was wholly financed by the bank, he said the financial institution had proven to be a dependable partner in a time of need.

He told guests, including Mohammed Bello, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, who was represented by Umar Jubril, permanent secretary of the FCT, that the bank had been responsive to the credit needs of Crown Realities and the real estate sector. “At the height of the recession when funds were scarce and investors’ confidence were at its lowest, Sterling Bank supported the Phase 1 of Crown Court, Durumi. The bank has proven to be a dependable partner in progress to Crown Realities Plc.”

In addition, the real estate developer assured the bank of its unwavering commitment to its financial obligation. “We promise that we’ll not disappoint Sterling Bank and will ensure we further strengthen the confidence reposed in us. We’ll always do our part every time,” Uzu added.

On his part, Lanre Adesanya, executive director, commercial and institutional banking, Sterling Bank, described the bank’s partnership with Crown Realities as a huge success. He said the real estate development company had been tested and found to be well-managed, prudent and cost efficient.

He said the bank had made significant commitments in the real estate segment especially in Lagos. These included a 360 low cost housing unit in Amuwo Odofin, 210 semi-detached housing estate in Agungi-Lekki, 539 units of apartments in Lekki Phase 1, and additional 566 mixed housing units on the same axis in Lekki.

—  Jul 17, 2017 @ 01:00 GMT

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