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Housing Credit Acquisition

FINE: Know how to analyze a credit proposal

When buying a house with a housing loan, you may come across some terms that may seem confusing at first. If you have already started the process and the bank has given you a document called FINE, know its purpose and how to analyze it.

11 Aug 20234 min

Pessoa a calcular a taxa de esforço
Housing Credit Acquisition

Effort rate: What is this concept and how is it calculated?

The effort rate is one of the concepts in mortgage credit. In short, the effort rate assesses whether you have the ability to meet the installments of a loan. But what does this concept mean and how is it calculated?

11 Aug 20239 min

Crédito habitação: O que difere a TAN da TAEG?
Housing Credit Acquisition

Mortgage credit: What is the difference between APR and APRC?

When buying a house through a bank loan, you may come across a language associated with mortgage credit that is somewhat complex. Such as the abbreviations related to interest rates, TMR and APR. So, what do they mean and represent?

11 Aug 20234 min

Mortgage Credit: Fixed, mixed or variable interest rate?
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Mortgage Credit: Fixed, mixed or variable interest rate?

The interest rate you choose for your mortgage directly impacts the amount you will pay monthly. You can choose between a fixed, variable, or mixed rate. But what does each concept mean, how does it work, and how does it impact the credit?

11 Aug 20237 min

Glossário do crédito habitação
Housing Credit Acquisition

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Are you going to apply for a mortgage to buy your home? Know that, throughout the process, you may come across expressions that can be confusing. We have prepared a glossary about mortgage credit to help you know everything.

11 Aug 202310 min

Pre-approval of home loan: What comes next?
Housing Credit Acquisition

Pre-approval of home loan: What comes next?

The mortgage application process goes through several stages, starting with the submission of documents to the bank. Next, the bank needs to evaluate if the credit holders are eligible to proceed, and only then is the credit pre-approved. But what comes next?

11 Aug 20233 min

How to make an early repayment of my home loan?
Housing Credit Acquisition

How to make an early repayment of my home loan?

Paying off your home loan early can be a solution to reduce the monthly installment you pay for this burden. Find out how it works, as well as the advantages and disadvantages.

11 Aug 20234 min

What does the spread represent in mortgage credit?
Housing Credit Acquisition

What does the spread represent in mortgage credit?

Are you going to take out a home loan and came across the concept of spread? This is one of the rates associated with this loan and can vary depending on some aspects. Learn how the spread works so that you have a rate tailored to your budget.

11 Aug 20233 min

Diploma puts an end to the processing fee for loan installment commission.
Housing Credit Acquisition

Diploma puts an end to the processing fee for loan installment commission.

New measures related to credits were announced, which can now benefit consumers. In order to facilitate access to housing credit and others, this legislation dictates the end of some commissions: find out which ones.

10 Aug 20234 min

Mortgage for foreigners: What documents are required?
Housing Credit Acquisition

Mortgage for foreigners: What documents are required?

Are you a foreigner considering applying for a home loan in Portugal? The process can be simple, as long as you are informed beforehand. Find out what may differ in terms of conditions for locals, and what documents banks may request from you.

11 Aug 20234 min

What are the requirements for an approved housing credit?
Housing Credit Acquisition

What are the requirements for an approved housing credit?

In order to apply for a home loan, it is necessary to meet certain conditions in order to have the proposal approved. In this article, we list the 4 requirements that you must meet in order to buy your home through a home loan.

10 Aug 20234 min

Qual a idade máxima para pedir crédito habitação?
Housing Credit Acquisition

What is the maximum age to apply for a housing loan?

Currently, there are established maximum deadlines for housing credit depending on the age of the borrowers and a maximum age limit to be able to contract this credit. In this article, we explain how financing deadlines and the maximum age work.

10 Aug 20233 min

Buying a house with a housing loan: What documents will the bank ask from me?
Housing Credit Acquisition

Buying a house with a housing loan: What documents will the bank ask from me?

In order to analyze the risk level for a home loan, the bank requires certain documents from the proposed holders. Let's see what documentation is necessary to submit to the bank for the home loan, and how to choose the appropriate bank.

10 Aug 20234 min

How much does it cost to get a mortgage?
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How much does it cost to get a mortgage?

Getting a home loan can be a headache when it comes to opening your wallet. Therefore, it is essential to be informed in advance about the amounts you will need to have available. Learn about the costs of getting a home loan.

11 Aug 20235 min

How to lower the spread of my home loan?
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How to lower the spread of my home loan?

The spread is one of the interest rates for mortgage loans and measures the level of risk a client poses to banking institutions. Its value depends on the guarantees provided by clients. Let's see how the spread is calculated, how to lower its value, and the impact of lowering it or not.

10 Aug 20233 min