Homeowners and Industry Experts Connect At First Republic Bank Home Improvement Loan Event

Port of Spain, Trinidad, October 29, 2024: With Divali and Christmas soon approaching, hundreds of homeowners converged at the Centre of Excellence, Macoya on October 26, 2024 at the first Republic Bank (RBL) Home Improvement Loan Event. Mindful of the increase in public demand for home refurbishment and renovation services during this time of year, the event brought homeowners together with over 25 leading industry vendors to showcase the latest trends and solutions in home improvement. Also, as part of the event, Republic Bank offered exclusive home improvement financing options, providing attendees with tailored financial support to bring their renovation aspirations to reality.

Visitors to the Republic Bank Home Improvement Loan Event had the unique opportunity to explore solutions and services offered by vendors with specialisations in roofing, painting, tiling, furnishings, landscaping, interior design, home security and more. The event catered to both those looking for simple Do-It-Yourself improvements and those embarking on larger renovation projects.

In addition to the vendor showcases, attendees benefited from four expert-led presentations which provided actionable tips and strategies to enhance the value and functionality of their homes. These sessions addressed the following topics:

• “Interior Design & Trends” presented by HomeWork Design Studio
• “Total Home Security” presented by Horsham Consultancy Ltd
• “Equity Financing” presented by Republic Bank
• “Energy efficiency” presented by RenewTT

Attendees were also educated about Republic Bank’s special home improvement financing package which offers customers 100% financing, competitive rates, three (3) months deferred payments and up to seven (7) years to repay.

“When we conceptualised our Home Improvement Loan Event, we really wanted to raise awareness of practical, real-world solutions that homeowners can implement right away,” said P. Vic Salickram, Vice President, Republic Bank. “Whether it's understanding how to use home equity for renovations or learning which energy-saving improvements provide the best return, our aim was to help attendees make informed decisions about improving their homes. We also wanted to all visitors to our Home Improvement Loan Event to be inspired that the advice, solutions and financial resources to support their home transformation goals are all within reach.”

For more information on Republic Bank’s home improvement financing options visit https://makeithappenloan.com/ or contact any branch of Republic Bank.