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Second home loan: How does it work?
Buying a vacation home to invest or rent through a second home loan is possible. But in which cases is it allowed and how does a secondary housing loan work?
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Can I hire insurance online?
Hiring insurance online is possible, but has its advantages and disadvantages. It is necessary to pay attention to some issues when subscribing to this product digitally. For that, you can also ask for help from an insurance mediator.
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What is the difference between primary and secondary housing in credit?
When you apply for a home loan, the conditions offered by the bank will vary depending on the purpose you give to the property: primary residence or secondary. Understand the difference between the two and the financing conditions for each.
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Why does the financing limit differ depending on the purpose of housing?
Currently, there are limits applied to mortgage loans, but they differ depending on the purpose given to the property. What is the reason for this differentiation? Read the explanation from the Bank of Portugal (BdP) below.
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Holiday home: How to buy your dream house.
Having a vacation home can be more affordable than you think. Find out the steps and precautions to take to make this wish come true.
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FINE: Learn how to analyze a credit proposal.
When buying a house with a housing credit, you may come across some terms that may seem confusing at first. If you have already started the process and the bank has given you a form called FINE, know its purpose and how to analyze it.
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Effort rate: What is this concept and how is it calculated?
The effort rate is one of the concepts in mortgage credit. In short, the effort rate assesses whether you have the ability to meet the installments of a loan. But what does this concept mean and how is it calculated?
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Mortgage loan: What is the difference between APR and APRC?
When buying a house through a bank loan, you may be faced with complex mortgage credit language. Such as the acronyms related to interest rates, APR and APR. So, what do they mean and what do they represent?
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Mortgage credit: Fixed, mixed, or variable interest rate?
The interest rate you choose for your home loan has a direct impact on the amount you will pay for the monthly installment. You can choose between a fixed, variable, or mixed rate. But what does each concept mean, how does it work, and how does it impact the loan?
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Housing credit glossary
Are you going to apply for a mortgage to buy your home? Know that, throughout the process, you may come across expressions that can be confusing. We have prepared a glossary about mortgage credit to help you know everything.
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Pre-approval of mortgage credit: What comes next?
The mortgage credit process goes through several stages, starting with sending documents to the bank. Next, the bank needs to evaluate if the credit holders have the conditions to proceed, and only then is the credit pre-approved. But what comes next?
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How to make an early repayment of my home loan?
Paying off your home loan early can be a solution to reduce the monthly installment you pay for this burden. Find out how it works, as well as the advantages and disadvantages.
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What does the spread represent in mortgage credit?
Are you going to hire a housing loan and came across the concept of spread? This is one of the rates associated with this loan and can vary depending on some aspects. Learn how spread works so that you have a rate tailored to your portfolio.
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Diploma puts an end to the processing fee commission for loans.
New measures regarding credits were announced, which can now benefit consumers. In order to facilitate access to housing credit and others, this decree dictates the end of some commissions: find out more at [URL].
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Mortgage for foreigners: What documents are needed?
Are you a foreigner thinking of getting a mortgage in Portugal? The process can be simple, as long as you are informed beforehand. Find out what may differ in terms for locals, and what documents banks may ask for.