Brazil's demand for mortgages expected to quicken in 2013
December 14, 2012 at 11:08 AM EST
SAO PAULO, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Brazilian homebuyers and builders are expected to increase demand for loans next year after dismal economic activity in 2012 led to a steep downward revision in estimates for mortgages, real estate loans and savings association Abecip said on Friday.