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Nota euros simbolizando compra de casa por jovens garantia governo
Housing Credit Acquisition

Purchase of house by young people: Government will guarantee up to 15% of acquisition value.

The new measure is aimed at young people up to 35 years old and will ensure 15% of the purchase value of the house, up to 450,000 euros. Understand it better and find out when it takes effect.

23 May 20242 min

Garantia pública para aquisição de casa por jovens extingue-se assim que pagos os 15%
Housing Credit Acquisition

Public guarantee for the purchase of a home by young people expires after paying the 15% percent.

The details of the new public guarantee measure for up to 15% of the housing loan value for young people up to 35 years old are still being clarified by the Government. Understand how it will work in case of default.

29 May 20242 min

Prestações da casa continuarão elevadas, mesmo com garantia pública no financiamento?
Housing Credit Acquisition

Will home installments remain high even with public guarantee in financing?

Despite the government's public guarantee supporting young people in obtaining a home loan, the monthly payments on the loans can still be high. Find out analysts' opinions on this issue next.

18 Jul 20242 min

Compra de casa: Garantia pública tem de entrar em vigor, no máximo, até setembro
Housing Credit Acquisition

Buying a house: Public guarantee must come into force by September at the latest.

The measure that will allow young people to access 100% financing (public state guarantee) when buying a house has now been published in the Diário da República, so it must come into force in the next 60 days, that is, by September 10 at the latest. Understand more next.

11 Jul 20242 min

Financiamento a 100% no crédito habitação para jovens já pode ser pedido
Housing Credit Acquisition

100% financing in housing credit available for young people can now be requested.

Young people can now apply to access 100% financing when buying a home with a mortgage, through the new public guarantee measure.

30 Sep 20242 min

Garantia pública na compra de casa não abrange casais com um só jovem até 35 anos
Housing Credit Acquisition

Public guarantee in home purchase does not apply to couples with only one person under 35 years old.

The public guarantee for home purchase aimed at young people will not be able to cover a couple of two young people, if one is over 35 years old.

13 Nov 20242 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

Glossário do crédito habitação
Housing Credit Acquisition

Housing credit glossary

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

Segundo crédito habitação: Como funciona?
Housing Credit Acquisition

Second home loan: How does it work?

Buying a vacation home to invest or rent through a second home loan is possible. But in which cases is it allowed and how does a secondary housing loan work?

10 Aug 20233 min

Crédito habitação: BdP alivia teste de esforço exigido aos mutuários
Housing Credit Acquisition

Mortgage credit: BdP eases stress test required for borrowers.

Looking to hire a home loan? We have good news for you: The Bank of Portugal (BdP) has eased one of the requirements imposed on clients, making it easier to access this type of financing. Understand what changes in the stress test required by banks in this article.

17 Oct 20233 min

Tenho um crédito habitação. Posso contratar outro crédito?
Housing Credit Acquisition

I have a home loan. Can I take out another loan?

One of the most common questions that arises after taking out a loan is whether you can take out another for a different project. For example, a house and a car are usually among the most important projects, and many need financing to acquire both. But how can you know if you have the financial capacity for both?

09 Nov 20235 min

Portugueses consideram que nível de vida vai piorar: Como se precaver?
Mortgage Credit Renegotiation

Portuguese citizens believe the standard of living will worsen: How to prepare?

According to Eurobarometer, 83% of the Portuguese respondents believe that their standard of living will worsen by 2024. So, how can one protect themselves from this prediction if they have insurance and loans?

03 Jan 20243 min

Taxa de esforço das famílias aumenta para comprar e arrendar casa. Como baixar?
Housing Credit Acquisition

Household effort rate increases to buy and rent a house. How to lower it?

The effort of families to buy and rent a house increased compared to the same period last year. Understand the increase and how you can lower the effort rate.

03 Jul 20243 min

Comprar ou arrendar casa: Taxa de esforço das famílias portuguesas aumentou
House Purchase

Buy or rent a house: Effort rate of Portuguese families has increased.

The indicator measuring the effort of Portuguese families to support housing payments was higher in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year. Read the numbers, then.

13 Aug 20242 min

Duas pessoas sentadas numa mesa de madeira, na mesa estão alguns papéis um computador portátil. A imagem visa representar a análise de uma proposta de crédito
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