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Bahai Deals integrates RCBC mortgage services for global Filipino homebuyers

Published May 6, 2025 05:20 pm


Startup builder Talino Venture Studios has launched an end-to-end artificial intelligence (AI)-powered property technology solution that would seamlessly connect overseas Filipinos in the United States (US) and Canada to the country’s vast real estate market.
During a media launch on Tuesday, May 6, Talino President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Winston Damarillo said Bahai Deals would simplify real estate investments for the so-called global Filipinos.
Citing a 2023 report by the Pew Research Center, Damarillo noted that around 31 percent of Filipinos in the US have expressed their desire to return to the Philippines.
He said these are “some of the most capable investors in the world,” with an average annual income of $115,509.
Damarillo said this is the reason why Bahai Deals will primary cater to overseas Filipinos, which he described as an untapped market for the local real estate sector.
“For our hardworking global Filipinos, this is where they could find properties with the lowest possible price from the best real estate companies in the country," said Damarillo.
Bahai Deals will serve as a platform that brings together real estate developers, property specialists, listing brokers, mortgage brokers, sales brokers, and in-house agents under one roof.
Harnessing its AI technology on property matching, prospective homeowners can utilize the platform to see listing of properties based on their lifestyle, budget, and other goals.
The platform features sales process automation for lead generation and acceptance of multiple payment types.
To simplify the financing journey for
homebuyers, Talino has partnered with Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) to power the end-to-end mortgage process within Bahai Deals.
Through the platform, buyers can seamlessly access loan pre-approval, application, and processing.
This essentially removes the traditional barriers to homeownership, enabling a more convenient path to property acquisition.
"RCBC is excited to collaborate with Talino through Bahai Deals, enabling global Filipinos to access seamless, secure, and affordable home loan solutions wherever they are in the world," said RCBC Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer Lito Villanueva.
"This partnership with Talino reinforces our commitment to inclusive digital finance, bridging global aspirations with local opportunities in Philippine real estate,” he added.
Talino is planning to attract 20 real estate developers to list their properties in Bahai Deals, with six already in agreement.
Initially, the properties up for grabs will be within the range of ₱5 million to ₱12 million.
The platform will likewise initially cover condominium units, given its existing oversupply in Metro Manila. It will offer non-condo units after a certain period of operation.
So far, through its test run, Bahai Deals have already sold over ₱1 billion worth of homes to Filipinos abroad, spanning 145 units.
The platform’s website and mobile application will be launched around June and July, coinciding with a road show to promote it in the US and Canada. Other countries are also being considered.
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque, who graced the event, said Bahai Deals will support the growth of the country's property sector while promoting digital inclusion.
“Bahai is more than just a digital platform, it is a helping hand for overseas Filipinos who dream of coming home to a house they can truly call their own,” said Roque.
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