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.

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 don't live in Belgium. Can I borrow from CPE?

CPE grants loans to foreigners residing in Belgium and Luxembourg.

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.

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.

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.