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Turkey Facinating Facts

Maximum LTV (loan to valuation)

80% 

Minimum loan/purchase price

€ 25.000

Maximum loan/purchase price

€ 200.000

Minimum term

5 years

Maximum term

20 years

Minimum age

24

Maximum age

70

Maximum no of applicants

Standard 2

Is there a redemption penalty for either full or part repayment?  If yes, for what products and does the penalty differ per scheme?

Yearly 10% of the existing loan can be redeemed without a penalty.

Above 10% the penalty is based on the actual market interest rate versus     agreed %.

Fees due and when payable (valuation/arrangement/processing etc)

 € 300 - for appraisal at application stage

2% with min. € 1.250 closing fee

How is interest calculated?

Monthly in arrears

Can clients rent property? – If yes will rental income be taken into account in affordability?

Yes, in that case buy-to-let interest rise of 0.6%

Remortgages? For equity release or home improvements – does property need to be unencumbered?

 

Yes.

In principle ‘yes' but this will be decided case by case depending on the client's profile and appraised real estate value

Home Improvement Loans? – Does property need to be unencumbered?

Yes.

In principle ‘yes' but this will be decided case by case depending on the client's profile and appraised real estate value

How is the mortgage repaid – do clients have to have a bank account with lender?

Customers gives power of attorney to DHB Bank for automatic debit from salary bank of the customer

Can an Agreement in Principle be obtained before finding a property – if yes, how long are they valid for?

No, because the application process (and decision for loan offer) is also based on the appraisal of real estate (execution value)

Buildings insurance compulsory? 

If yes, how much does it cost?

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, costs depending on value and risk level of real estate DASK House damage insurance

Eg: If the rebuilding value of the house is 60,000 Euro. DASK premium is 60 Euro, Damage Insurance premium is 120 Euro. These premiums are per year.

Life insurance compulsory? 

If yes, how much does it cost?

 

 

Yes,

Till age 60 = 55% life insurance of loan amount

From 60 = 75% life risk insurance of loan amount

Does client need to be present on completion or can a representative act on their behalf with POA?

POA is possible

Timescale and processes for the application

The process partly relies on third parties.

When everything runs smoothly, the total process will be realised within approximately three weeks'.

Documents required for employed – original or copies?

Employed:

Employer's agreement

Two salary slips

Self employed

Last three years' balances with profit

% of bonus/commission payments if guaranteed or not – is track record required?

Standard, last three years' average but never more than last year

Documents required for self- employed (T/A or limited company) – original or copies?

Last three years' profitable balances

Chamber of commerce document

Identity documents

Copies from original (seen by ourselves or cooperating partners)

If 20% shareholder of limited company what income will be taken into account – salary/dividend/profit etc?

Always official salary/income due to activities in the company

Dividend or rent income is not taken into account

Can loans be arranged in the name of a limited company?

No, only private individuals