BulgariaAt a glance: | | Mortgage | Refinance | Equity Release | Buy to Let | | Maximum Loan to value | 70% | 70% | N/A | N/A | | Maximum Interest only period | 2 | 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 | 7% | 7% | N/A | N/A | | Average monthly price per thousand | 7.75 | 7.75 | N/A | N/A |
Process: Due to the relative infancy of the market, there are limited options in the Bulgarian market. With a large volume of documents and licences required by the developer, before the mortgage can be approved, delays are quite common. With a general lack of experience with non resident clients looking for mortgages in Bulgaria , delays are commonplace. Bulgarian banks occasionally change their criteria during the mortgage process affecting all clients. Approximate timelines (weekends not included): | 1. | Approval in principle | Instant | | 2. | Final licences | Day 1 | | 3. | Property registration details | Day 28 | | 4. | Application (receipt of documents) | Day 1 | | 5. | Power of attorney | Day 1 | | 6. | Confirmation of approval in principle | Day 7 | | 7. | Valuation | Day 12 | | 8. | Formal offer | Day 40 | | 9. | Arrange signing | Day 45 | | 10. | Signing | Day 50 | | 11. | Transfer of deeds | Day 50 | | 12. | Payment to developer | Day 60 | | 13. | Agency of service | Day 51 | | 14. | First mortgage payment | Day 51 | | 15. | Commission received | Day 80 |
Costs: For guidance purposes, as costs vary from lender to lender: Cost | Amount | Payable | | Broker fees | 495 | Up front | | Application / bank fees | 200 | Up front | | Valuation fee | 500 | Up front (refundable) | | Opening commissions | 2% of loan amount | On signing | | Registry / Notary fees | 1% of purchase price | On signing | | Agency of Service | 120 | Annually on signing date |
Currencies: Bulgarian Mortgages are available in euros and Lev. If you have a property in Bulgaria then why not visit our recommended Bulgaria furniture packages provider
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