Change to risk weight floors for loans secured by Norwegian residential real estate
The Norwegian authorities have decided to increase the minimum requirements on average risk weights for loans secured by Norwegian residential real estate applicable to banks using the internal ratings-based approach (IRB) from 20 to 25 percent, with effect from 1 July 2025. The new minimum requirement will increase the DNB Group’s risk exposure amount (REA) and is estimated to reduce the CET1 ratio by approximately 0.7 percentage points. The minimum requirement is imposed in accordance with article 458 of the Capital Requirements Regulation and will apply until 31 December 2026. The