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.

I received approval for my credit application. How long is this agreement valid?

Once agreement has been obtained from one of our partners, you have three weeks to sign your credit contract. After this period, your agreement is no longer valid and our advisors would then be obliged to submit a new file.

Up to what age can I borrow?

There is no age limit for borrowing. Our advisors analyze your situation on a case-by-case basis.

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.

How much can I borrow on a mortgage?

It is generally accepted that the total credit charges for a month should not exceed 33% of your monthly income for a single person and for certain banks. In certain other cases, the debt ratio for importable income can go up to 50% of household income. At Crédit Populaire Européen, our specialists study your situation and will offer to repurchase and consolidate current loans so that you only have one loan to repay, guaranteed by a mortgage.

I am having difficulty paying my monthly premium. What can I do ?

You must contact us immediately. We will find a solution together. Don't forget that after 2 unpaid monthly payments, your lending organization will cancel your credit contract and you will be listed with the National Bank of Belgium. In this case, you will no longer be able to borrow on the credit market.

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.

I am unemployed, can I borrow? - Crédit populaire Européen

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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.