Changes in outstanding mortgage debt in Netherlands 2010-2016, by mortgage provider

This statistic shows the changes in outstanding mortgage debt in the Netherlands between 2010 and 2016, by mortgage provider (in billion euros). Between 2010 and 2016, the market shares of insurance companies and pension funds in the mortgage lending market have increased. This at the expense of banks.
In recent years, the European real estate market has blossomed and attracted investors from all around the world. With artificially low interest rates due to the European Central Bank's (ECB) monetary policy, buying stocks is deemed too risky and bonds have become relatively expensive. Within this environment of low interest rates and high risks, investors look into real estate for safety and yield.