Portuguese Mortgages

Anglo Portuguese Mortgages website is owned by Corporate and Commercial Finance (Anglo Portuguese) Ltd with over 25 years' experience in the Portuguese non-resident lending industry and seen by many as a pioneer in the market place. The London branch, established in 1973, is authorised by the Bank of Portugal and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of UK business. RURAL PROPERTIES - some banks do grant mortgages for rural homes and we have identified those banks that offer most favourable conditions.

Mortgage lenders in Portugal have generally been averse to following the negative Euribor rate, with interest rates for prime borrowers hovering between 3.25 percent and 5.25 percent, depending on the specifics of the loan, although lower mortgage rates may be offered in certain situations.

Portugal is an attractive option for those looking to buy a property overseas, not just in terms of location but also for ease of purchase and getting a mortgage. If you plan on running a business from the property yourself, most commercial mortgages in Portugal will require a viable business plan, not to mention proof of your experience in a relevant business.

Non-performing loans in Portuguese banks have been reduced to 17.2 billion euros last December 2019 from their previous peak, which was 50 billion euros as of June 2016. Fitch expects housing prices in Portugal to register moderate increases in 2018 and 2019, around 5% per year.

However, the agency expects the growth rate of new bank lending for housing to soften in 2018 and 2019 compared to the past two years," mainly due to expected smoother GDP growth and persistent restriction to the accessibility of first home purchases.

One of the key problems is that the financial institutions will not release what their real position is. The same thing is true of situations here in the US. Banks are allowed to carry items on their balance sheets that do NOT have to have the true value posted.

Mortgage rates in Portugal have been dropping consistently since the first quarter of 2014, when they averaged 3.37%, according to Statista The most recent data, based on the third quarter of 2018, shows an average Portuguese mortgage rate of just 1.33%.

The banks typically offer loan terms of up to 50 years for residents and 30 years for non-residents. The fixed-rate mortgage basically allows borrowers to pay a constant Algarve Property Rentals rate for a certain period. As with mortgages in the UK, the type of mortgage you are eligible for will depend on your situation and how you intend to use the property.

If you require financing for a property purchase in Portugal or if you're interested in comparing your current loan conditions, speak to us as we offer a free and independent finance solution service that is determined to find you the best mortgage conditions on the market.