On the occasion of Home Expo (formerly the Autumn Fair), we've brought together all the important information you need to get started on your housing project! From financing to ecological subsidies, you'll find everything you need to know about your future home. Happy reading!
The home loan in three main steps
A few weeks ago, you took a trip with your family to the countryside and came across a magnificent little house for sale. Since then, nobody can stop talking about moving. Despite the house requiring a little renovation work, the entire family is ready to take the plunge. Congratulations! For the occasion, we have drawn up a check-list to help you prepare your loan application.
The price of your dream house falls easily within your financing plan, thus so far so good! Now, you just need to commit to purchasing the property by signing a sale agreement with the current owner or the real estate agent. The sale agreement is generally valid for 30 days, and where a loan is required, it can be highly useful to include a suspensive condition allowing you to cancel the agreement if your loan application gets refused by the bank.
Your home loan advisor will help you calculate the total amount that you need to borrow. This includes the price of the property and an estimation of associated charges, such as notary fees, renovation costs, and, depending on your situation, the cost of residual debt insurance, which will provide you with coverage in the event of death. On top, there are fixes charges such as the bank’s application fee and any possible mortgage establishment costs. The final borrowed amount corresponds to the difference between your own equity and the total cost of the acquisition.