VTB: Russians' interest in non-core banking assets has noticeably increased

      May 5, 2026 16:22 Economy According to VTB, Russians have started to buy cars and real estate owned by banks more frequently. The main reasons are interest in used cars and secondary housing due to lower prices and the opportunity to buy assets from a reliable seller without additional costs for realtors and intermediaries. The most noticeable growth is observed in the car segment. According to the results of the first quarter of 2026, the number of car sales transactions in the "KommissiON" service increased threefold compared to the same period last year, while sales volume grew by 3.5 times. The average amount for a pledged car was 943 thousand rubles, which is 12% higher than in the first quarter of 2025. In the real estate segment, growth was more moderate. The number of transactions in the VTB service increased by 50%, while sales volume rose by 44%. However, despite a 60% increase in the number of listings, the number of views slightly decreased. The average check for pledged real estate in the first quarter was 5.3 million rubles, which is only 3% higher than last year. "For clients today, it is especially important to buy an asset at a good price with minimal risks and maximum transparency, and non-core bank assets meet these goals. Many use this tool as an additional investment," noted Evgeny Novikov, head of the financial regulation department at VTB. According to VTB's assessment, in the near future, demand for pledged cars will continue to grow, including due to the expansion of offerings from banks, the development of digital sales channels, and the convenience of the customer journey. In the real estate segment, dynamics are expected to remain moderate. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+