Buy A House In France :. The House Buying Process

Buy a house in France can help you obtain a French Mortgage for your new home, here in France.

All mortgages will be in Euros, and the lender will take a first charge against the French property
Loans are for residential property and available to individuals and purchases arranged in the name of an SCI.
Variable mortgages are fixed for an initial period i.e. most usually 3 months or 1 year and then recalculated using the EURIBOR (European Interbank Offered rate) plus a margin.
Fixed interest rates are available for up to 20 years.
To ensure all formalities run smoothly a minimum of a six-week period, from application to a lender, should be allowed for completion.
Mortgages are only for residential property (Chateaux can be considered on a case by case basis).
All mortgages are full status and proof of income will be required.
The minimum loan amount that PropertyFinance considers is €75,000.
The mortgages must be fully repaid by the age of 70 with a minimum term of 7 years and a maximum term available of 25 years.
Eligibility to borrow depends on the level of commitment and current borrowings. Approximately one third of monthly income can be taken up with existing mortgage, loan repayments and the proposed Euro mortgage.
No potential rental income from the property can be taken into consideration.
Max LTV is 85%.
Leasebacks can be financed up to 80% LTV, subject to approval of the scheme by the lender.

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Max LTV is 80% of the value of the land and the plans & work estimates submitted. Please note all work must be carried out by registered French builders.
Stage payments are available, the first tranche at completion and the last tranche to be submitted within 24 months of the completion date.
The borrower must own the plot of land, and this must be registered with the land registry with the relevant permits and insurance.

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