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Turkey Mortgages

At a glance:

Mortgage

Refinance

Equity Release

Buy to Let

Maximum Loan to value

90%

90%

N/A

N/A

Maximum Interest only period

0

0

N/A

N/A

Maximum Term

20 years

20 years

N/A

N/A

Maximum Age on completion

70

70

N/A

N/A

Average interest rates

3.8%

3.8%

N/A

N/A

Average monthly price per thousand

4.16

4.16

N/A

N/A

Process:
In spite of the Turkey mortgage market being a relatively new market, the banking system is very advanced and with the legalization of mortgages the banks have embraced the possibility very enthusiastically. Competition is growing daily creating more competitive products and improving an already efficient process. Mortgages should take no longer than eight weeks to arrange.

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 3
7. Valuation Day 6
8. Formal offer Day 10
9. Arrange signing Day 15
10. Signing Day 20
11. Transfer of deeds Day 20
12. Payment to developer Day 20
13. Agency of service

Day 20

14. First mortgage payment Day 21
15. Commission received Day 41

Costs:

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

Cost

Amount

Payable

Broker fees 495 Up front
Application / bank fees 0 Up front
Valuation fee 100 Up front  (refundable)
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:
Turkish mortgages are available in euros

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