Bahrain\'s housing finance specialists Eskan Bank and the kingdom\'s retail and commercial banking institution BMI Bank have joined efforts to create a strong partnership that brings flexible financial solutions to Bahrainis. Customers of Eskan Bank\'s housing loan scheme will now have access to a personal loan along with the option of a credit card through BMI Bank, this was published at GDN.This partnership comes from a strong commitment by both banks to enable Bahrainis to create a strong foundation from which to build a solid and secure future for themselves and their families.\"Bahrain has been witnessing an escalating demand for social housing which has reached about 53,000 households and is growing at 3,000 to 4,000 units per annum,\" said BMI Bank chief executive officer Jamal Al Hazeem.\"This further accelerates our customers\' ever-growing need for an improved lifestyle and their constant demand for viable solutions to accomplish it,\" he said.\"I am pleased to announce our partnership with Eskan Bank which enables us to offer flexible and unique financial solutions to the customers,\" he added.\"We are delighted to reach this agreement with BMI Bank as it coincides with the efforts to further involve the private sector in the housing and economic development of the country,\" said Eskan Bank general manager Sabah Almoayyed.