Nykredit
Nykredit is a major Danish financial services group primarily focused on mortgage lending, banking, and insurance for personal and business customers. The company operates as a credit institution and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Denmark
HQ City
Copenhagen
Founded
1985
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
cooperative
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
DK
Ultimate Parent
Forenet Kredit f.m.b.a.
Data Hosting
DK
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
limited
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1851
Foundation
Nykredit's oldest predecessor, Grundejernes Hypotekforening, was established to provide mortgage credit.
1985
Formation of Nykredit
Nykredit was formed through the merger of several Danish mortgage credit associations.
2003
Nykredit Realkredit A/S
The company converted from a mortgage credit association to a public limited company owned by Forenet Kredit.