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At a glance:

Mortgage

Refinance

Equity Release

Buy to Let

Maximum Loan to value

90%

70%

50%

50%*

Maximum Interest only period

10 years

10 years

0

0

Maximum Term

30 years

30 years

30 years

30 years

Maximum Age on completion

70

70

70

70

Average interest rates

3.5%

3.5%

3.5%

3.5%

Average monthly price per thousand

3.77

3.77

3.77

3.77

*Rental income considered in affordability calculation


Maximum Loan to value 80%
Maximum Interest only period 10 years
Maximum Term 30 years
Maximum Age on completion 70
Average interest rates 5.10%
Average monthly price per thousand (annuity) 5.44

Process:
Arranging a French mortgage requires close attention to detail in regard to the banks specific requirements. While Overseas Mortgages direct takes  care of his on your behalf, it is important to emphasise to your client that, more than any other country, French banks will not compromise on their criteria. If an application is incomplete in any way, and consequently declined, this decline is recorded in the French central bank, thereby influencing any further mortgage applications.
Off plan mortgage products are readily available with all banks, where the bank approves the client for a mortgage before the property is built. In some cases the developer is happy with the approval, but in most cases, the client must draw down on the mortgage in advance of completion. This is common place and there are strict regulations protecting the client from the developer either going into liquidation or reselling their units.
In France, the bank checks are very thorough and may take time. Insurances are also expected on all purchases, both life and property.

Approximate timelines (weekends not included):

1. Approval in principle Instant
2. Final licences Day 1
3. Property registration details Day 1
4. Application (receipt of documents) Day 1
5. Power of attorney Day 1
6. Confirmation of approval in principle Day 10
7. Valuation Day 15
8. Formal offer Day 21
9. Arrange signing Day 30
10. Signing Day 33
11. Transfer of deeds Day 33
12. Payment to developer Day 33
13. Agency of service

Day 34

14. First mortgage payment Day 33
15. Commission received Day 51

Costs:

For guidance purposes, as costs vary from lender to lender:

Cost

Amount

Payable

Broker fees 500 Up front (refundable)
Valuation fee 200 On approval
Opening commissions 1.5% of loan amount On signing
Registry / Notary fees 1% of purchase price On signing
Agency of Service 120 Annually on signing date

Currencies:
French Mortgages are available currently in Euros, GBP, US Dollars, Swiss Francs, Canadian, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australian and New Zealand Dollars.

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