What is an authentic act?

This is an act generally drawn up by a notary or in certain cases a bailiff. An authentic act is enforceable against third parties, that is to say that third parties or people who are not parties to the agreement cannot question the existence of the act. To take out a loan/mortgage credit, you must necessarily go before a notary because the deed of sale and the loan/mortgage credit contract are notarial acts.

I just got laid off. What are the consequences on my current credit?

In Belgium, we cannot postpone a payment deadline. If you have lost your job, you should contact us immediately. We can offer you a solution to settle your outstanding credit and offer you a new one. By doing so, we will already gain a deadline.

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.

At what age can I take out a loan?

You must be at least 18 years old.

How does the credit application procedure work? Do I need to make an appointment to apply for credit?

In general, credit requests are taken by our advisors over the telephone. We then submit the file to one of our financial partners who gives us a response within 24 hours. If your application is accepted, we will schedule an appointment for you at one of our agencies so that you can sign your credit contract.

Is it possible to take out a mortgage loan to buy a property abroad?

Yes, but on the condition that the bank can take out a mortgage on real estate located in Belgium or Luxembourg.

I am a tenant. Can I take out a long-term loan (84 to 120 months)?

70% of Belgians own property in Belgium. To the extent that a person who rents does not offer the same guarantees as a person who owns their home, their ability to borrow is limited unless there are exceptions. At CPE we generally limit a tenant's borrowing capacity to 60 months but there may be exceptions, particularly if a guarantee is agreed with the tenant. In any case, we advise you to purchase your home as interest rates on mortgage loans are historically low. Contact us in this regard.

Mortgage Loans: Is a Minimum Deposit Required by Banks?

Warning, borrowing money also costs money.

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For a mortgage loan, do banks require a minimum deposit of money?

Some banks do not require a contribution of funds from the borrower. However, if the bank has to finance the entire amount of the loan plus the costs of the notarial deed, it is possible that your interest rate will be higher than if you are able to make a prior contribution .

If you are not able to make a advance contribution, we invite you to consult our 125% mortgage loan solution.