International Mortgages Direct are pleased to confirm the following
general lending criteria for French mortgage business, where the buyer
is purchasing a residential property (with no major commercial element)
for use as a holiday / second home or investment property.
Maximum Percentage Mortgage
(please note that the ratios shown exclude Notaire's fees
in all cases)
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UK Nationals -
living anywhere outside of France itself - up to 80% of the net
price plus up to 80% of any estate agents' fees as a maximum for
cases below €75,000 euros or 85% of any net price (excluding
all fees) maximum for cases over €75,000 euros OR 80% of
the net price and up to 80% of any estate agents' fees if higher
(excluding Notaires fees).
Non EU Nationals - up to 80% of the net price
plus up to 80% of an estate agents' fees (excluding Notaire's
fees) maximum For clients, of any nationality, already resident,
working & taxed in France itself - and who are buying their
main home, higher mortgage percentage loans may be possible (i.e.
95% or even up to 100% in some cases). |
Mortgage Currency Denomination |
Currently in the Euro currency only
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Minimum Loan Amounts |
Our minimum loan size is currently €50,000
and the minimum purchase price must be at least €75,000 |
Term of Mortgage Minimum of 5 years
& Maximum of 20 years
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For employed applicants, not normally beyond
state retirement age unless there is adequate verified pension
or investment income in retirement. Clients who are already retired
may be able to secure a mortgage on the basis of pension income
- terms assessed on an ad hoc basis, but cases below €100,000
euros are not normally considered. For self-employed clients -
maximum term of 20yrs - provided this is not beyond age 75, (unless
there is verified private pension income available, post retirement).
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Mortgage Repayment Methods: |
Repayment ("Capital &
Interest") Mortgages with a purchase price (or 80%
of the net price plus 80% of any estate agents fees, if higher)
- up to 85% of the net for Non Resident clients, or up to 95%
for clients already working and taxed in France at the time of
the application
Interest Only - up to 80% loan to value for
cases over €250,000 euros on full interest only basis, or
a maximum of 80% for cases below this borrowing level, with Interest
only for an initial period (maximum of up to 15 years) with full
repayment over 10 -15 years, thereafter for any funds remaining
outstanding after the initial Interest Only period (depends of
scheme - details in request ).
IMD: Special Interest Only Investment Mortgage 100% Interest
Only-with guaranteed tax efficient investment bond payments
full detials on request
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Life Assurance (Life Cover) |
Mandatory - Life cover for the full amount
of the loan (plus an allowance for exchange rate movements / term
alteration on a non euro policy) is required as a condition of
mortgage. |
How Much Can I Borrow? |
Variable, Fixed and Capped rates available:
Please note, for variable rates mortgages the convention in France
is not to alter the monthly mortgage payments where possible but
to reflect changes in rates by altering (i.e. extending or shortening)
the mortgage term itself. (certain limits apply, as this is not
an open ended situation). |
Type of Mortgages Available |
- Construction
- Interest Only
- Capital Repayment
- Off Plan
- Leaseback/Residence du Tourisme
- Equity Release
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Our Fees
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Mortgage Application Fee: We charge a non
refundable fee of £349/€495 for every application submitted
to the bank. |