Chile, Oct. 27 -- The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), announced the signing of a US$100 million loan to Banco Security to strengthen its mortgage lending portfolio, with a focus on housing loans for women. The operation aims to expand and diversify the Bank's long-term funding sources while supporting the sustainable growth of Chile's housing market.A gender gap in access to mortgage financing persists in the country. According to data from Chile's Financial Market Commission (CMF), only 41% of mortgage loans are granted to women, reflecting structural challenges linked to wage inequality and lower female participation in the labor force.By facilitating access to mortgage credit, IFC's initia...