I don't have much income. Can I take into account my family allowance to increase my borrowing capacity?

No. The law does not allow child benefit payments to be used for credit purposes.

I am unemployed, can I borrow?

In principle, if you are unemployed you cannot borrow because your unemployment benefit cannot be seized unless you have a guarantee, that is to say a person who agrees with you and who has seizable income. . In addition, if you own an investment property and have rental income, you can borrow under a mortgage loan.

What are the consequences of being registered with the National Bank of Belgium?

You can no longer borrow on the credit market. In order to have your file cancelled, you must repay the outstanding amounts and then wait 15 months for the file to be cancelled by the National Bank of Belgium.

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.

How long can my mortgage loan last?

The minimum duration is set at 8 years and the maximum duration at 30 years and depends on the age of the applicant.

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.

When can I call you to submit a credit application?

At CPE we always have an advisor on duty from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Consequences of failure to repay my credit

Warning, borrowing money also costs money.

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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.