What are the consequences of failing to repay my loan?

If you do not pay two monthly payments, your lending organization has a legal obligation to cancel your credit contract and request your registration from the National Bank of Belgium. In this case, you will no longer be able to borrow on the credit market until your dispute is resolved.

Who can apply for a mortgage loan?

Any person residing in Belgium or Luxembourg , whatever their professional situation (employee, employee, liberal profession, self-employed, etc.) can apply for a loan / mortgage credit from European Popular Credit .

How long does it take for the borrowed funds to be deposited into my account?

Once your credit contract is signed in our offices, your money is paid into your bank account within 24 hours. If you are a resident of Luxembourg, you will have to wait 48 hours and if the amount of the credit is superior to the sum of 25.000,00 €, a delay of 3 working days is required.

What is “right of pre-emption”?

It is a right which allows a person to be preferred over other candidates for the purchase of real estate when it is put up for sale. The beneficiary will therefore be preferred even if he makes an equal offer to the other buyers.

What is “offer to purchase”?

This is the unilateral commitment of a person to acquire property under certain conditions. The offer does not bind its recipient as such unless they expressly agree to it. In this case, the sales contract is formed.

What are the costs associated with mortgage credit?

Granting a loan/mortgage credit generates various costs: Registration fees which is a tax. Credit opening. This is a tax paid to the State by the Notary when registering the deed for the conservation of mortgages. Notary fees (rates are set by law). Real estate expertise (varies depending on the credit organization). Bank application fees (vary depending on the credit organization and the capital borrowed). Miscellaneous costs (search costs, stamps, etc.). These fees vary depending on the amount of your loan.

I am married, can I borrow alone or does my wife have to sign the credit contract with me?

If you are married under the legal community regime or without a marriage contract, you cannot borrow alone and in this case, your wife or husband must sign the credit contract with you. If you are married under the regime of separation of property, you can sign a credit contract alone.