Can I take into account my investments, my securities, term or savings accounts to borrow?

Yes, the assets placed in securities, savings, term or deposit accounts can be taken into account to assess your contributory capacity.

I am going to divorce, is it possible to repay an existing loan on my own?

You must first be divorced to consider this solution or have a property separation contract. You can take out a loan to buy out your former spouse's share. If you have a mortgage loan in both names, you can continue to repay it alone if your income is sufficient to repay the initial monthly payment (decoupling of the loan), which requires the agreement of the lending bank. If the monthly payment proves too high, we could refinance the remaining balance of the mortgage loan over a longer term through another bank.

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.

Is it possible to prepay?

Yes, this is a right inherent in any type of loan.

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.

Do I have to change banks to get a loan from CPE?

No way. The amount of your credit is paid to your usual current account.

Am I required to take out death insurance?

When you borrow with another person and in the event of this person's death, you would not be able to pay the loan alone, you are strongly advised to take out death insurance in your own interest. In certain cases, the financial partner makes the granting of credit conditional on the conclusion of credit insurance.

Can You Change Notary During the House Purchase Process?

Warning, borrowing money also costs money.

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During the house purchase period, is it possible to change notary?

Yes, you can always decide to change notary during the sales procedure but the notary who will take over will only intervene after you have paid the fees of your previous notary in full. In this case, there will be a sharing of fees and costs.