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| Rates | 120 months | 144 months | 168 months | 192 months | 216 months | 240 months |
| 1.50% | -€898 | -€759 | -€660 | -€586 | -€529 | -€483 |
| 2.00% | -€920 | -€782 | -€683 | -€609 | -€552 | -€506 |
| 2.50% | -€943 | -€805 | -€706 | -€632 | -€575 | -€530 |
| 3.00% | -€966 | -€828 | -€730 | -€656 | -€600 | -€555 |
| 3.50% | -€989 | -€851 | -€754 | -€681 | -€625 | -€580 |
| 4.00% | -€1,012 | -€876 | -€778 | -€706 | -€650 | -€606 |
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What are the best Spanish mortgage rates?
Here is our December 2024 update with the latest data available
Leveraging our expansive network of local partners, we secure Spain’s most favourable mortgage rates for those looking to finance their homes. Throughout much of 2022, we observed significant discounts on mortgage rates as inflation surged while long-term rates remained subdued, thanks to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) efforts. Now, zoom forward to end-2024, inflation is more controlled (2.4% as of November 2024 – back to the low of the range over the last 3 years) and it looks like economies are suffering from the restricted monetary policy of the ECB. In this context, some market experts expect the central bank to lower rates. We can already see this impacting mortgage conditions and long-term rates.
To stay informed about the latest Spanish mortgage rate trends, it’s crucial to consult real-time data from the most recent mortgages issued in Spain. This insight allows you to understand the most competitive rates currently available. Foreigners must note that rates may vary since their assets are primarily overseas.
We’ve built the largest database to monitor fluctuations in this sector, enabling us to generate dynamic, engaging charts. The “Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas” (INE) has recently published the mortgage statistics for Spain as of September 2024, providing a clear view of the current market rates.
Thanks to our network of local partners, we get the best mortgage rates in Spain if you want to finance your home in Spain. Take 30 seconds to complete this quick form to get the best Spanish mortgage rates.
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Spanish mortgage rates: our 2 minutes video
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What are the current mortgage rates in Spain?
Current market conditions
- The average mortgage has an interest rate of 3.14% (vs 3.32% end of December 2023)
- The lowest rate ever was 2.44% reached in September 2020.
- The average rate for variable-rate mortgages is 2.92% (vs 3.07% end of December 2023)
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.3% (vs 3.54% end of December 2023)
Check the evolution of the mortgage rates (average, fixed and variable ) over the last years on our interactive chart (browse with the mouse to check data)
What are the best mortgage rates for our customers?
As of September 2024, our partner can get very good conditions for mortgages for our non-resident buyers:
- Fixed rates: from 2.85%
- Mixed solution: from 2.50% fixed for 5 years, after Euribor + 0.75%
- Variable rates: from 2.50% fixed for 1 year, after Euribor + 0.75%
And of course, they don’t stop with foreigners, our partner gets very competitive mortgage rates for Spaniards:
- Fixed rates: from 2.52% (if taking other products like insurance from the bank for instance,…)
- Mixed solution: from 1.50% fixed for 5 years, after Euribor + 0.60%
- Variable rates: from 1.35% fixed for 1 year, after Euribor + 0.25%
So, don’t hesitate to fill out this quick form if you want a free quote from our partner. They are specialized in working with foreigners looking for a mortgage in Spain. Please note that to get the best rates, banks add some conditions as in your home country.
Essential information on Spanish Mortgages for non-residents
As a non-resident, you can take a mortgage to finance your second home or your investment. Of course, as your assets won’t be based in Spain, the bank will need warranties and won’t allow a loan to value more than 70% in general. The Loan to value is the amount of mortgage you can get divided by the value of your property before tax, but this % is only for good inquiry. Don’t hesitate to ask for a free quote from our mortgage broker, he knows perfectly how it works and which Spanish banks love foreigners.
Don’t miss our new detailed article on that subject: Mortgage rates in Spain for non-residents: our detailed guide.
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Calculate the cost of your Spanish mortgage
Check our ultimate Spanish mortgage calculator.
To help you out, we have created an easy-to-use table of the monthly repayments depending on the amount you want to take for a mortgage. If you want to go deeper into details, use our calculator to fine-tune your mortgage to your situation and you will find out what would be your monthly payments, mortgage schedule,…
What is the cost of a €100,000 mortgage over 10 years?
If you want to go into the details, here is a calculation example we did:
As you will see if you take a mortgage of €100,000 for 10 years with a rate of 3.5%, your monthly payment to reimburse your mortgage will be €989.
Thanks to our Spanish mortgage rate calculator, you can change any number and calculate what would be your situation.
Summary table of your monthly reimbursements for a €100.000 Mortgage
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Buy to let in Spain?
If you are about to invest in Spain, it is always interesting to compare the financing conditions with your returns prospects, check our last article on that subject:
What return will you make on your Spanish Property investment in 2023? If you see your property investment in Spain as an investment, adding some financing (without being crazy) will increase your return and decrease your costs.
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Should I take a mortgage with fixed or variable rates?
Fixed-rate and variable-rate mortgages are the two main categories of mortgages you can pick. Of course, there are many other possibilities between the two.
Why would you take a fixed-rate mortgage?
A fixed-rate mortgage has the advantage that whatever the market conditions will do in the future, it will remain the same. To get that advantage, you will on average pay a higher rate than on a variable-rate mortgage, for instance, as of September 2024, mortgages with variable rates were issued at rates of 2.92% while those with fixed rates were issued with 3.30 % for an average length of 24 years.
Why would you take a mortgage with a variable rate?
It could be because it is less expensive than a mortgage with fixed rates (monthly instalments) because you don’t see inflation or rates going higher or because you are comfortable financially and can face higher rates in the future. Another reason variable rates cost less than fixed rates is that for the banks issuing them, it matches their sources of funds (savings accounts) and they take less risks by issuing them rather than fixed rates mortgages.
To sum up, if you want safety, take a fixed-rate mortgage. If you see inflation spiking or interest rates going higher (in general due to a strong economy) you could as well go for a fixed-rate mortgage. Of course, the longer your mortgage is the higher your risk will be.
Don’t hesitate to ask your Spanish mortgage broker for pricing with both and compare both offers.Inflation update since the start of 2023
After the big inflation spike of 2022 around the world and in Spain, inflation in Spain is moderating finally to +2.2% as of August 2024. We note that since 2022, the trend changed clearly and the majority of mortgages are issued with fixed rates. We kept telling you in 2022, to lock in those crazy long-term rates levels… remember our chart:
Maybe some people see a real risk of inflation staying high, which in turn should increase the variable rates. Since June 2023, we still see the fixed rates as leading the mortgage initiations but we are going back towards a 50/50 split between variable and fixed rates. As of mid-2024, with long-term rates decreasing and with inflation decreasing, we see that fixed rates are back on the top of the list. Check our interactive chart on that.
Check the evolution of the percentage of mortgages with fixed and variable rates with the inflation rate
We wrote a completely new article on that subject: “Fixed or variable mortgage for my Spanish home?“
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How do you secure the best mortgage rates in Spain?
You are about to buy a nice second home in Spain. Do you want to know how to get the best mortgage rates on your Spanish property? Even as a foreigner?
Check our detailed paper on this subject and follow the link or listen to our 2 minutes video on how to apply for your mortgage up to the end and get all our tips to get the best rates:
You have to ask yourself this question: What is the ideal mortgage customer for a bank? The bank will take a risk, the risk of not being repaid and in this case, the bank will need to take legal action to control your property and will sell it afterwards on the market. We saw what happened after the financial crisis of 2008: thousands of properties finished in the hands of the banks as owners couldn’t pay their mortgages.
The ideal mortgage customer for a Spanish bank
- has a good professional profile: he is employed and has a stable nice income stream,
- has a good credit report, he does not have too much debt vs. his income,
- can afford to have debts: his debt to income ratio is under 35 %, which means that his monthly net income is 3 times bigger than his monthly debt repayments,
- the property has a good resale value:
- the property price is correct vs. the market
- there is demand in the market for such a property
- is coming from OECD countries, as you know, with anti-laundering laws that came into effect all over Europe, it is challenging for banks to give a loan to residents of certain countries. Of course, if you are a resident of the European Union, it will be the easiest.
How to get the best rates as a non-resident?
Get a free mortgage quote
At howtobuyinSpain.com, you are in good hands, we work with a mortgage broker who asks for the best mortgage prices for all the Spanish banks. Depending on your profile, certain banks will be more aggressive and others won’t be. Our mortgage partner knows that and they will go to the best bank or will ask for quotes from many Spanish banks to get you the best quote. They work with all the biggest Spanish banks: BBVA, Bankia, Santander,… Get a free mortgage quote from our partner.
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Spanish mortgages Rates: Market Insights and Trends
381,560 mortgages issued in Spain over 2023
2022 was a record year for mortgage rates in Spain: 464,000 credits were issued. Even stronger than 2021 which was already strong. So, in 2023, with the rise of interest rates, the number of mortgages decreased by 18%, while at the same time, the number of transactions decreased by 19% (from 734,000 transactions in 2022 to 596,000 transactions in 2023).
A healthy market: Only 64% of properties are bought with a mortgage (vs 63% in 2022). In our opinion, the market is not over-leveraged. Have a quick look at the table for statistics since 2015. Yes, we are far from the high-leverage situation we had in 2007.
Historical evolution of Spanish mortgage rates & useful information
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- Only 6% of issued mortgages in Spain are bigger than 80% of the property value.
- 46% have variable interest rates (vs 35% in December 2022)
- 54% have fixed interest rates (vs 65% in December 2022)
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €140,451.
Check the evolution of the average amount issued per mortgage over the last year in Spain in our interactive chart
- How much leverage is given by banks? What is the average Loan to Value in Spain? (if your property value is 100% how big will your mortgage be?) The quick answer is 63%.
- 24,927 mortgages were issued -17% vs last year.
- 3.5 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in December 2023, -19% vs last year.
Last but not least, it is always interesting to know the long-term rates and the Euribor, as those are the rates at which Spanish banks get financed. As you can see both short-term rates and long-term rates are exploding since the start of 2022.
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
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Resources on Spanish mortgage rates
Discover the best new build projects in Spain
Check out our latest articles on Spanish mortgage rates
- Spanish mortgages for non-residents: our detailed guide.
- Your definitive guide to your Spanish mortgage
- Our ultimate mortgage calculator
- Is it easy to get a Spanish mortgage as a foreigner in a post-COVID-19 world?
- How do I choose between fixed and variable rates for a mortgage?
All our interactive charts of this article are available in a downloadable format
Loan to value given on mortgages in Spain
Spanish mortgages with the best mortgage rate in Spain and loan value higher than 80%.
Current financing rates for Spanish banks
Average Spanish Mortgage Sizes in 2024
Spanish mortgage rates for non-residents vs properties sold in Spain for each year
Spanish mortgage rates: comparison between variable and fixed rates
Best Spanish mortgage rates in March 2024
Average Spanish mortgage length in years.
FAQ Spanish mortgage rates
How much deposit do I need for a Spanish mortgage?
For your second residence and as a non-fiscal resident, a bank will finance no more than 70 % of the value of your property. This means that you would need to invest at least 45% of the property value from your assets.
What is the interest rate in Spain?
As of December 2024, the average mortgage has an interest rate of 3.14%. The lowest rate ever was 2.44%, very close to the current level! The average mortgage duration is 24 years 39% have variable interest rates 61% have fixed interest rates. The average rate for variable-rate mortgages is 2.92%, and The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.3%. Read our dedicated article on that subject for more recent data.
Can foreigners get a mortgage in Spain?
Yes, foreigners can get a mortgage up to 70% of the Value of a property.
Can I get a Spanish mortgage?
It is very easy to get a mortgage in Spain. What are the documents requested? Your Passport / ID for all the applicants Your NIE: “Número de identificación fiscal para extranjeros” or Foreign Resident’s Tax Number. How do you get your NIE in Spain? What do you need to get it? Why do you need it? Last 3 paychecks with the contract of employment Proof of income/Contract A view of your assets and debts If it’s a new building: the “Deed for the new building” The private sale-purchase contract If you have a mortgage at home, land registry information on the property and the mortgage If pensioners: Official proof of annual income.
Here are the statistics for earlier years:
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation for December 2021
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.53%
- The lowest rate ever was 2.44% reached in Nov 2020!
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- 32% have variable interest rates
- 68% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.08%,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 2.8%,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €145,500: an increase of 1.9% vs last year.
- 32,905 mortgages were issued +23% vs last year.
- 4,8 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in December 2021, +32% vs last year.
The top 3 regions with the biggest increases for the number of mortgages issued (Monthly):
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- Aragon, +33% to 1.159 mortgages
- Extremadura, +29% to 683 mortgages
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The top region in terms of amounts of mortgages issued (Annual)
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- Balears, 211m€, +116%
- La Rioja, 19m€, +77%
- Aragon, 169m€, +70%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation for October 2021
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.48%
- The lowest rate ever was 2.44% reached in Nov 2020!
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- 33% have variable interest rates
- 67% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.11%,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 2.7%,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €137,900: an increase of 1.9% vs last year.
- 33,105 mortgages were issued +67% vs last year.
- 4,6 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in August 2021, +70% vs last year.
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The top 3 regions with the biggest increases for the number of mortgages issued (Monthly):
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- Navarra, +77% to 510 mortgages
- Murcia, +7% to 1,099 mortgages
- Andalusia, +2% to 6,589 mortgages
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The top region in terms of amounts of mortgages issued (Annual)
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- Madrid, 1.2bn€, +89%
- Andalusia, 793m€, +89%
- Catalonia, 863m€, +87%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation for February 2021
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.49%
- The lowest rate ever was 2.44% reached in Nov 2020!
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- 47.3% have variable interest rates
- 52.7% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.16%,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 2.88%,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €131,380: an decrease of 13.8% vs last year.
- 31,647 mortgages were issued -23.1% vs last year.
- 4,1 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in February 2021, -29.9% vs last year.
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The top 3 regions with the biggest increases for the number of mortgages issued (Monthly):
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- Murcia, +45% to 1007 mortgages
- La Rioja, +40% to 215 mortgages
- Valencian Community, +24% to 3600 mortgages
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- Navarra, 54m€, +19%
- La Rioja, 18m€, +16%
- Gallicia, 116m€, +13%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation for January 2021
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.47%
- The lowest rate ever was 2.44% reached in Nov 2020!
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- 48.8% have variable interest rates
- 51.2% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.17%,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 2.81%,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €129,003: an increase of 13.5% vs last year.
- 27,518 mortgages were issued -31.6% vs last year.
- 3,5 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in January 2021, -22.4% vs last year.
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- Navarra, +63% to 458 mortgages
- Balears, +27% to 643 mortgages
- La Rioja, +24.4% to 153 mortgages
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The top region in terms of amounts of mortgages issued (Annual)
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- Cantabria, 40m€, +0%
- Catalonia, 758m€, -7%
- Castilla y Leon, 126m€, -9%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation for December 2020
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.53%
- The lowest rate ever was 2.44% reached in Nov 2020!
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- 51.6% have variable interest rates
- 48.4% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.20%,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 2.97%,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €135,658: an increase of 9.2% vs last year.
- 26,128 mortgages were issued -14.8% vs last year.
- 3,5 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in December 2020, -7% vs last year.
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- Cantabria, +9.3% to 354 mortgages
- Extremadura, +4.8% to 551 mortgages
- Aragon, +0.2% to 862 mortgages
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The top region in terms of amounts of mortgages issued (Annual)
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- Aragon, 111m€, +62%
- Castilla y Leon, 118m€, + 38%
- Galicia, 123m€, +34%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation for November 2020
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.45%
- The lowest rate ever was 2.44% reached in Nov 2020!
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- 52.6% have variable interest rates
- 47.4% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.05%,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 2.86%,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €136,676: an increase of 5.5% vs last year.
- 28,756 mortgages were issued +2.4% vs last year.
- 3,9 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing inNovember 2020, +3% vs last year.
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- Pais Vasco, +19% to 1729 mortgages
- Cantabria, +16% to 324 mortgages
- Catalonia, +15% to 4711 mortgages
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- Castilla – La Mancha, 115m€, +32%
- Aragon, 97m€, +31%
- Galicia, 104m€, +21%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation for October 2020
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.47%
- The lowest rate ever was 2.44% reached in Nov 2020!
- The average mortgage duration is 25 years
- 51.1% have variable interest rates
- 48.9% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.19%,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 2.85%,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €134,900: an increase of 4.6% vs last year.
- 28,248 mortgages were issued -5.9% vs last year.
- 3,8 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in October 2020, -1.6% vs last year.
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- Castilla y Leon, +28% to 1226 mortgages
- La Rioja, +26% to 179 mortgages
- Navarra, +21% to 332 mortgages
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- Extremadura, 40m€, +29%
- Aragon, 93m€, +23%
- Asturias, 46m€, +19%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation for September 2020
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.44%
- The lowest rate ever was 2.44% reached in Nov 2019!
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- 51.5% have variable interest rates
- 48.5% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.12%,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 2.84%,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €135,035: a decrease of 1% vs last year.
- 26,878 mortgages were issued 18.4% vs last year.
- 3,6 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in September 2020, +17.2% vs last year.
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- Madrid, +66% to 5,077 mortgages
- Balearic Islands, +63% to 823 mortgages
- Catalonia, +42.4% to 3,968 mortgages
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- Extremadura, 51m€, +220%
- La Rioja, 13m€, +106%
- Cantabria, 39m€, +106%
- Asturias, 55m€, +105%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation for August 2020
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.49% (vs 2.54% last month)
- The lowest rate ever was 2.47% reached in Nov 2019!
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- 50.6% have variable interest rates
- 49.4% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.18%,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 2.87%,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €134,700: an increase of 4% vs last year.
- 19,825 mortgages were issued -3% vs last year.
- 3,7 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in August 2020, +0.5% vs last year.
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- Navarra, +32% to 286 mortgages
- Castilla – La Mancha, +15% to 981 mortgages
- Cantabria, +12% to 279 mortgages
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- La Rioja, 15m€, +145%
- Canarias, 126m€, +91%
- Castilla – La Mancha, 94m€, +49%
- Extremadura, 33m€, +34%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation for July 2020
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.54% (vs 2.49% last month)
- The lowest rate ever was 2.47% reached in Nov 2019!
- The average mortgage duration is 23 years
- 47.5% have variable interest rates
- 52.5% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.27%,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 2.86%,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €132,346: an increase of 8.9% vs last year.
- 26,014 mortgages were issued -23% vs last year.
- 3,4 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in July 2020, -16% vs last year.
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- La Rioja, +51% to 202 mortgages
- Canarias, +45% to 1,221 mortgages
- Valencian community, +31% to 3,341 mortgages
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.5% (vs 2.49% last month)
- The lowest rate ever was 2.47% reached in Nov 2019!
- The average mortgage duration is 23 years
- 54% have variable interest rates
- 46% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.11%,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 2.96%,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €131,670: an increase of 7.5% vs last year.
- 26,748 mortgages were issued -13% vs last year.
- 3,5 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in June 2020, -6% vs last year.
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- Basque Country, +129% to 2,811 mortgages
- Extremadura, +79% to 562 mortgages
- Murcia, +59% to 798 mortgages
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- Basque Country, 366m€, +95%
- Extremadura, 45m€, +85%
- Murcia, 68m€, +57%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in May 2020
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.49% (vs 2.48% last month)
- The lowest rate ever was 2.47% reached in Nov 2019!
- The average mortgage duration is 23 years
- 50.5% have variable interest rates
- 49.5% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.11%,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3%,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €127,145: an increase of 3.2% vs last year.
- 25,538 mortgages were issued -27% vs last year.
- 3.2 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in May 2020, -29% vs last year.
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- Andalusia, +6.8% to 5,580 mortgages
- Basque Country, +6.5% to 1,221 mortgages
- Galicia, +6.4% to 820 mortgages
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- Murcia, 56.8 M€, +22%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in April 2020
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.48% (vs 2.56% last month)
- The lowest rate ever was 2.47% reached in Nov 2019!
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- 48.4% have variable interest rates
- 51.6% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.13%,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 2.86%,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €125,300: an decrease of 1.2% vs last year.
- 23,840 mortgages were issued -18% vs last year.
- 3 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in April 2020, -19% vs last year.
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- Andalusia, +6.8% to 5,580 mortgages
- Basque Country, +6.5% to 1,221 mortgages
- Galicia, +6.4% to 820 mortgages
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- Murcia, 56.8 M€, +22%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in March 2020
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.56%
- The lowest rate ever is 2.47% reached in November 2019!
- The average mortgage duration is 23 years
- 47% have variable interest rates
- 53% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.21%,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 2.92%,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €127,888: an increase of 1.6% vs last year.
- 26,382 mortgages were issued -15% vs last year.
- 3.4 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in March 2020, -13% vs last year.
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- La Rioja, +44% to 254 mortgages
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- Aragon, 93 M€, +48%
- Asturias, 57 M€, +24%
- Cantabria, 34M€, +8%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in February 2020
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.64% (vs 2.55% last month)
- The lowest rate ever is 2.47% reached in November 2019!
- The average mortgage duration is 23 years
- 62% have variable interest rates
- 37% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.47%
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.02%
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The 3 regions with the biggest decreases for the number of mortgages issued are (monthly changes):
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- Navarre, -45% to 373 mortgages
- Asturias, -38% to 694 mortgages
- Canary Islands, -31% to 1.035 mortgages
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- Catalonia, 2.378 M€, +200%
- Andalusia, 1.109 M€, +57%
- Aragon, +30%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in January 2020
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.55% (vs 2.53% last month)
- The lowest rate ever is 2.47% reached in November 2019!
- The average mortgage duration is 22 years
- 58% have variable interest rates
- 42% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.22%
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.05%
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The top 3 regions with the biggest increases for the number of mortgages issued are (monthly changes):
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- Balearic Islands, +144% to 1.494 mortgages
- Asturias, +134% to 1.120 mortgages
- Castilla y Leon, +111% to 1.884 mortgages
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- La Roja, 20 M€, +84%
- Navarre, 71 M€, +75%
- Balearic Islands, +74%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in December 2019
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.53% (vs 2.47% last month)
- The average mortgage rate decreased by 5% vs 1 year ago
- The lowest rate ever is 2.47% reached in November 2019!
- The average mortgage duration is 23 years
- 56% have variable interest rates
- 44% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.2%, 9.1% less than 1 year ago
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.06%, 2.6% more than 1 year ago
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- Castilla – La Mancha, +97% to 1.952 mortgages
- Canary Islands, +55% to 1.824 mortgages
- Madrid, +23% to 6.787 mortgages
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- Castilla – La Mancha, 143 M€, +137%
- Madrid, 1.114 M€, +57%
- Canary Islands, +54%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in November 2019
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.47% (vs 2.5% last month)
- The average mortgage rate decreased by 6.1% vs 1 year ago
- The lowest rate ever is the current rate 2.47%!
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- 57.3% have variable interest rates
- 42.7% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.15%, 12.1% less than 1 year ago
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.01%, 0.3% more than 1 year ago
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €129,800: a decrease of 2.1% vs last year.
- 29,416 mortgages were issued -0.5% vs last year.
- 3.8 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in October 2019, -0.9% vs last year.
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All the regions noticed a month on month decrease
Here are the most noticeable regions:
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- Extremadura, +26.4% to 526 mortgages
- Cantabria, +13.6% to 376 mortgages
- Valencia Community, +12.8% to 3614 mortgages
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- Extremadura, 48 M€, +72%
- Balearic Islands, 200 M€, +37%
- Cantabria, 43 M€, +36%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in October 2019
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.50% (vs 2.51% last month)
- The average mortgage rate decreased by 5% vs 1 year ago
- The lowest rate ever is the current rate 2.50%!
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- 54.7% have variable interest rates
- 45.3% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.09%, 11.2% less than 1 year ago
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.02%, 1.4% less than 1 year ago
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €129,000: a decrease of 2.1% vs last year.
- 29,691 mortgages were issued -1.1% vs last year.
- 3.8 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in September 2019, -1.1% vs last year.
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All the regions noticed a month on month decrease
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- La Rioja, +127% to 186 mortgages
- Extremadura, +92% to 416 mortgages
- Cantabria, +80% to 331 mortgages
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- Madrid, 936 M€, -12%
- Catalonia, 788 M€, -12%
- Andalusia, 660 M€, +8%
- Valencia Community, 327 M€, +20%
- Basque Country, 235 M€, +20%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in September 2019
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.51% (vs 2.55% last month)
- The average mortgage rate decreased by 3% vs 1 year ago
- The lowest rate ever is the current rate 2.51%!
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- 63.4% have variable interest rates
- 36.6% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.13%, 9.3% less than 1 year ago
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.16%, 2.5% less than 1 year ago
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €135,452: a increase of 5.3% vs last year.
- 22,488 mortgages were issued -29.9% vs last year.
- 3 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in August 2019, -29.9% vs last year.
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- Navarre, +50% to 328 mortgages
- Madrid, +47% to 4,708 mortgages
- Castilla La Mancha, +26% to 897 mortgages
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The top 5 regions in terms of amounts of mortgages issued are (change vs 1 year ago):
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- Madrid, 936 M€, -27%
- Catalonia, 545 M€, -28%
- Andalusia, 463 M€, -29%
- Valencian Community, 255 M€, -29%
- Basque Country, 203 M€, -21%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in August 2019
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.55% (vs 2.56% last month)
- The average mortgage rate decreased by 3% vs 1 year ago
- The lowest rate ever is the current rate 2.55!
- The average mortgage duration is 23 years
- 60.7% have variable interest rates
- 39.3% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.21%, 3.2% less than 1 year ago
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.18%, 1.5% more than 1 year ago
- 20,385 mortgages were issued -29.9% vs last year.
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €128,501: a increase of 5% vs last year.
- 2,6 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in August 2019, -29.9% vs last year.
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- La Rioja, -72% to 74 mortgages
- Extremadura, -57% to 279 mortgages
- Castilla La Mancha, -53% to 714 mortgages
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- La Rioja, -65% to 6m issued
- Extremadura, -56% to 23m issued
- Canariasa, -45% to 66m issued
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in July 2019
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.56% (vs 2.57% last month)
- The average mortgage rate decreased by 1.2% vs 1 year ago
- The lowest rate ever is the current rate 2.56!
- The average mortgage duration is 23 years
- 58.1% have variable interest rates
- 41.9% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.14%, 7.3% less than 1 year ago,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.16%, 2.8% less than 1 year ago,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €121,414: a decrease of 2,5% vs last year.
- 33,344 mortgages were issued +13.1% vs last year.
- 6,3 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in July 2019, +15.2% vs last year.
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For a first time since long, all the regions suffer a month on month negative growth. The one with the smallest decreases are
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- La Rioja, +79.3% to 269 mortgages
- Castilla La Mancha, +44% to 1,508 mortgages
- Asturias, +37% to 671 mortgages
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- Extremadura, +45.9% to 652 mortgages
- Castilla La Mancha, +38% to 1,508 mortgages
- Castilla y Leon, +33.9% to 1,430 mortgages
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in June 2019
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.57% (vs 2.62% last month)
- The average mortgage rate decreased by 3% vs 1 year ago
- The lowest rate ever is 2.57!
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- 55.5% have variable interest rates
- 44.5% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.29%, 6.1% less than 1 year ago,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.01%, 1.3% less than 1 year ago,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €119,964: a increase of 3,7% vs last year.
- 29,900 mortgages were issued -2.5% vs last year.
- 3,6 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in May 2019, -6.1% vs last year.
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- Region of Murcia, -2.6% to 824 mortgages
- Community of Navarra, -4.5% to 383 mortgages
- Basque country, -5.2% to 1,703 mortgages
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- Community of Valencia, +16.9% to 3,748 mortgages
- Region of Murcia, +12% to 824 mortgages
- Basque country, +9.3% to 1,703 mortgages
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in May 2019
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.59% (same as last month)
- The average mortgage rate decreased by 2.9% vs 1 year ago
- The lowest rate ever is 2.57!
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- 56.8% have variable interest rates
- 43.2% have fixed interest rates (+6.7% vs last year)
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.3%, 5.1% less than 1 year ago,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.09%, 1.8% less than 1 year ago,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €124,700: a increase of 3.9% vs last year.
- 29,032 mortgages were issued -0.1% vs last year.
- 3.6 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in April 2019, +0.6% vs last year.
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- Community of Navarra, +45.3% to 510 mortgages
- Aragon, +19.7% to 814 mortgages
- Asturias, +11.9% to 556 mortgages
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in March 2019
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.62% (same as last month)
- The average mortgage rate decreased by 2.3% vs 1 year ago
- The lowest rate ever is 2.57!
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- 58.1% have variable interest rates
- 41.9% have fixed interest rates (+24.5% vs last year)
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.34%, 2.7% less than 1 year ago,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.11%, 1.6% more than 1 year ago,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €125,341: a increase of 3.9% vs last year.
- 30,716 mortgages were issued + 9.2% vs last year.
- 3.8 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in March 2019, +20.3% vs last year.
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- The Balearic Islands, +47% to 1,159 mortgages
- Andalusia, +17% to 6,069 mortgages
- Extremadura, +14% to 503 mortgages
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- The Balearic Islands, +49% to 1,159 mortgages
- Extremadura, +36% to 503 mortgages
- Murcia, +31% to 503 mortgages
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in February 2019
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.62% (vs 2.57% last month)
- The average mortgage rate decreased by 1.1% vs 1 year ago
- The current rate: 2.62% is close to the lowest rate ever of 2.57!
- The average mortgage duration is 23 years
- 58.2% have variable interest rates
- 41.8% have fixed interest rates (+17.4% vs last year)
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.37%, 4% less than 1 year ago,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.05%, 0.4% more than 1 year ago,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €123,911: a increase of 2.9% vs last year.
- 31.018 mortgages were issued + 9.2% vs last year.
- 3.8 € Bn of mortgages issued for housing in February 2019, +12.3% vs last year.
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- Asturias, +24.9% to 728 mortgages
- Catalonia, +8.4% to 5.448 mortgages
- Pais Vasco, + 2.9% to 1.713 mortgages
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The top 3 regions with the biggest growth in terms of amounts of mortgages issued are (yearly change):
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- Asturias, +56% to 728 mortgages
- Castilla – La Mancha, +43% to 1.321 mortgages
- La Rioja, + 39% to 241 mortgages
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- The Valencian Community, +15.7% to 38.004 mortgages
- The Community of Madrid, +14.9% to 65.503 mortgages
- Castilla – La Mancha, +14.8% to 12.501 mortgages
- La Rioja, +13.5% to 2.332 mortgages
- The Community of Navarre, +13.4% to 4.615 mortgages
- Catalonia, +13% to 57.477 mortgages
- Extremadura, +12.3% to 5.550 mortgages
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- The Community of Madrid, 65.503 mortgages with a growth of 14.9%
- The Andalusia, 65.431 mortgages with a growth of 8.6%
- Catalonia, 57.477 mortgages with a growth of 14.9%
- The Valencian Community, 38.004 mortgages with a growth of 15.7%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in January 2019
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.57% (vs 2.62% last month)
- The average mortgage rate decreased by 4.3% vs 1 year ago
- The current rate: 2.57% is the lowest rate ever!
- The average mortgage duration is 22 years
- 62.8% have variable interest rates
- 37.2% have fixed interest rates (+9.1% vs last year)
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.32%, 8% less than 1 year ago,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.09%, 1.6% more than 1 year ago,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €121,036: a decrease of -0.7% vs last year.
- 36.832 mortgages were issued + 22.5% vs last year.
- 4.4 € Bn of mortgages issued in January 2019, +21.6% vs last year.
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The top 3 regions with the biggest growth for the number of mortgages issued are (monthly changes):
After a seasonally slower December, January looks even stronger vs December:
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- Madrid Community, +168% to 10.478 mortgages
- Castilla – La Mancha, +101% to 1.485 mortgages
- Extremadura, + 76% to 542 mortgages
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The top 3 regions with the biggest growth in terms of amounts of mortgages issued are (yearly change):
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- Madrid Community, +105% to 10.478 mortgages
- Castilla – La Mancha, +25% to 1.485 mortgages
- Aragón, + 17% to 910 mortgages
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in December 2018
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.62% (vs 2.61% last month)
- The average mortgage rate decreased by 3.9% vs 1 year ago
- The lowest rate ever is 2.57%!
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- 58.6% have variable interest rates
- 41.4% have fixed interest rates (+9.1% vs last year)
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.42%, 4.7% less than 1 year ago,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 2.98%, 4.8% less than 1 year ago,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €126,394: an increased of 9.4% vs last year.
- 20.933 mortgages were issued + 0.9% vs last year.
- 2.6 € Bn of mortgages issued in December 2018, +10.4% vs last year.
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The top 3 regions with the biggest growth for the number of mortgages issued are (monthly changes):
All the regions had a negative growth. Of course December is well known for being less busy all over the world.
The top 3 regions with the biggest growth in terms of amounts of mortgages issued are (yearly change):
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- The Basque Country, +20.1% to 1.333 mortgages
- The Valencian Community, +17.3% to 2.456 mortgages
- Catalonia, +12% to 3.390 mortgages
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in November 2018
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.61% (vs 2.57% last month)
- The average mortgage rate decreased by 5.7% vs 1 year ago
- The lowest rate ever is 2.57%!
- The average mortgage duration is 23 years
- 64% have variable interest rates
- 36% have fixed interest rates (+25.9% vs last year)
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.42%, 0.7% less than 1 year ago,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.07%, 14.1% less than 1 year ago,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €130,651: an increased of 5.5% vs last year.
- 28.835 mortgages were issued + 14.2% vs last year.
- 5.6 € Bn of mortgages issued in November 2018, +13.7% vs last year.
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The top 3 regions with the biggest growth for the number of mortgages issued are (monthly changes):
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- The Canary Islands, +39.4% to 1.299 mortgages
- The Balearic Islands, +17.8% to 899 mortgages
- Asturies, +4.7% to 532 mortgages
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The top 3 regions with the biggest growth in terms of amounts of mortgages issued are (yearly change):
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- The Canary Islands, +28.6% to 1.299 mortgages
- Catalonia, +25% to 5.363 mortgages
- The Valencian Community, +24.4% to 3.178 mortgages
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in October 2018
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.57% (vs 2.59% last month)
- The average mortgage rate decreased by 4.3% vs 1 year ago
- The lowest rate ever is 2.57%! YES, the current rate!
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- 60.4% have variable interest rates
- 39.6% have fixed interest rates (+25.9% vs last year)
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.43%, 2.9% less than 1 year ago,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 2.99%, 3.7% less than 1 year ago,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €126,926: an increased of 4.6% vs last year.
- 30.356 mortgages were issued + 20.4% vs last year.
- 5.8 € Bn of mortgages issued in October 2018, +13.9% vs last year.
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The top 3 regions with the biggest growth for the number of mortgages issued are (monthly changes):
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- Navarra Community, +21.6% to 472 mortgages
- Catalonia, +10.7% to 5.808 mortgages
- Castilla y Leon, +4.8% to 1.153 mortgages
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The top 3 regions with the biggest growth in terms of amounts of mortgages issued are (yearly change):
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- Navarra Community, +53.7% to 472 mortgages
- Catalonia, +40.7% to 5.808 mortgages
- Aragon, +36.8% to 729 mortgages
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in September 2018
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.59% (vs 2.62% last month)
- The average mortgage rate decreased by 8.3% vs 1 year ago
- The lowest rate ever is 2.59%!
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- 59.9% have variable interest rates
- 40.1% have fixed interest rates (+16.7% vs last year)
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.36%, 10.8% less than 1 year ago,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.02%, 5.9% less than 1 year ago,
- The average amount issued per mortgage is €127,732: an increased of 4.1% vs last year.
- 32.457 mortgages were issued + 9.5% vs last year.
- 6.6 € Bn of mortgages issued in September 2018, +10% vs last year.
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- Valencian Community, +32.5% to 3.863 mortgages
- Madrid, +30.6% to 6.530 mortgages
- Murcia, +21.5% to 866 mortgages
- Catalonia, +18.4% to 5.246 mortgages
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The top 4 regions with the biggest growth in terms of amounts of mortgages issued are (yearly change):
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- La Rioja, +123%
- Extremadura, +54%
- The community of Navarre, +37%
- Madrid, +28%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in August 2018
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.62% (vs 2.59% last month)
- The average mortgage rate decreased by 4.3% vs 1 year ago
- The lowest rate ever is 2.59%!
- The average mortgage duration is 24 years
- 59.8% have variable interest rates
- 40.2% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.43%, 5.5% less than 1 year ago,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 2.99%, 3.1% less than 1 year ago,
- The average amount issued per mortgage stands at €122,424, an increased of 9.8% vs last year.
- 28.755 mortgages were issued + 6.8% vs last year.
- 5.4 € Bn of mortgages issued in August 2018, +11% vs last year.
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- Extremadura, +31% to 604 mortgages
- The Canary Islands, +19,6% to 1.396 mortgages
- Cantabria, +16,4% to 326 mortgages
- Madrid, +13,9% to 5.000 mortgages
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The top 4 regions with the biggest growth in terms of amounts of mortgages issued are:
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- Extremadura, +61%
- Madrid, +29%
- Andalusia, +28%
- Basque country, +24%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in July 2018
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.59% (vs 2.63% last month)
- Average mortgage rate decreased by 6.3% vs 1 year ago
- The lowest rate ever is 2.59%! YES, the current rate reached this month!
- Mortgage duration is 22 years
- 62.3% have variable interest rates
- 37.7% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.32%, 7.3% less than 1 year ago,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.07%, 5.7% less than 1 year ago,
- The average amount issued per mortgage stands at €125,120, an increased of 2.1% vs last year.
- 29.287 mortgages were issued + 14.6% vs last year.
- 3.6 € Bn of mortgages issued in July 2018, +17% vs last year.
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- Extremadura, +38.9% to 457 mortgages.
- The Valencian Community, +28.1% to 3.276 mortgages
- La Rioja, +28.1% to 283 mortgages
- Madrid, +27,5% to 5.713 mortgages
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- La Rioja, +77.3%
- The region of Murcia, +43%
- Cantabria, +39.8%
- The Valencian Community, +39%
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in June 2018
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.63%
- Average mortgage rate decreased by 6.8% vs 1 year ago
- The lowest rate ever is 2.62% reached in March 2018
- Mortgage duration is 23 years
- 62.9% have variable interest rates
- 37.1% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.19%, 11.3% less than 1 year ago,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.25%, 0.5% more than 1 year ago,
- The average amount issued per mortgage stands at €123,896, an increased of 5.1% vs last year.
- 30.600 mortgages were issued + 3.9% vs last year.
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- Madrid, +23,2% to 6.399 mortgages,
- Aragon, +10.6% to 957 mortgages,
- Extremadura, +18.4% to 616 mortgages.
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The Spanish mortgage rates situation in May 2018
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- Average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.63%
- Average mortgage rate decreased by 4.3% vs 1 year ago
- The lowest rate ever was 2.62% in March 2018
- Mortgage duration is 22 years
- 61.9% have variable interest rates
- 38.1% have fixed interest rates
- The average rate for variable rate mortgages is 2.4%, 9.8% less than 1 year ago,
- The average rate for fixed-rate mortgages is 3.12%, 6.6% more than 1 year ago,
- The average amount issued per mortgage stands at €117,044, an increased of 2.8% vs last year.
- 31.166 mortgages were issued + 7.3% vs last year.
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- The Canary Islands, +70,9% to 1.984 mortgages,
- Extremadura, +18.5% to 570 mortgages,
- Pais Vasco, +18.4% to 1.783 mortgages,
- Navarra, +17.3% to 441 mortgages
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Is it too late to invest in bank repossessions properties in Spain?
Less hassle and a nice return?
Many of our readers told us that, yes, you get a return with “buy to let” properties in Spain but you have to manage your property and all the issues going with it, so they asked us: are you aware of any product to get “smart exposure” to the real estate market in Spain? Many others asked us, how can I invest in bank-repossessed properties in Spain?
We found a fund investing only in bank-repossessed properties in Spain and checked it for ourselves so that’s why we wanted to share the results of our work with you.
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Why did we like the fund and this opportunity?
- The management team has 10 years of experience and a track record
- Competitive edge: Thanks to their huge geolocalized database of prices’ history with properties’ characteristics: the ones they bought and sold, all the bank properties sold for the last years, all the properties sitting on the market… They have a very accurate idea of what is the “fair” price of any property when bidding for a portfolio. Appraisal work and an on-site visit will do the rest of the job.
- The Spanish legal system: “creates” this situation and doesn’t give a lot of choices to the Spanish banks for managing their repossessed properties while keeping a good image.
- It is very costly for banks to hold properties on their balance sheet: both in terms of solvency ratio and yearly costs (tax, insurance, community costs, maintenance costs,…)
- Opportunity should stay for many years: there are not enough players to dry up properties from the Spanish banks’ balance sheets. Do you remember, it all started in 2008!
- Clear investment process: this is a very data-driven and systematic investment approach with many verification steps.
- Allows to buy real estate on the Spanish market “at a discount”. As all properties are bought with a big discount, the risk (if any) to the real estate market prices is much lower than any real estate investment: whenever a property is sold, the discount is ‘locked” for the investor which reduces his future risk even more, should the real estate market go down at any time in the future.
- Last but not least, no hassle as you would have with any direct real estate investment anywhere in the world.
Of course, as it is a fund, investors should check their tax situation for any investment.
As you could guess, this kind of fund is for well-informed (and wealthy) investors able to manage and diversify their risks. This is not a recommendation to invest or any advice regarding this investment opportunity. That is why we don’t advertise the name of the company managing this fund but if you want to go further with your due diligence, you can contact them by filling out the form at the end of the report.
Here is what we found out:
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A fund buying bank repossessions directly from Spanish banks
The fund pursues a unique investment strategy of recurrently:
- Acquiring,
- repossessing and
- reselling residential properties in well-populated Spanish regions.
The properties may be subject to adverse possession or “Squatters”, which is resolved by reaching an amicable financial settlement with the occupant. If this doesn’t work, the fund will start a legal procedure and this will take a maximum of 3 years to get full ownership. 90% of the time the fund will get an agreement with the current squatters.
The Fund will cherry-pick properties among portfolios of occupied residential assets offered by financial institutions.
Example of a Bank repossession in Spain in the portfolio
An institutional manager based in Madrid
The fund manager is active for more than 10 years in this market.
Of course, as the fund manager is well known in Spain, they get portfolios all the time from the biggest banks in Spain.
The assets are only offered to a select group of reputable buyers, like the institutional manager managing the fund, due to the complex nature of solving potential adverse possession situations.
They told us that unique sourcing and strict discipline enables the Fund to buy at very deep discounts vs the current market price as they have to get the property back to the market (before tax expenses), but yes that’s why there is a nice margin left for the buyer, not bad!
The Fund Manager will partner with the leading Spanish-occupied real estate specialist which employs a socially responsible repossession procedure based on mutual agreement Ethical conduct, compliance and strict adherence to legislation are essential.
Financial settlement occupants are offered financial compensation in return for vacating the property voluntarily.
The Luxembourg fund will reinvest in new properties continuously
The fund has an open-ended structure, which means that it will stay open as long as the opportunity is present for the fund manager, and is full AIFM regulated and registered in Luxembourg as a “Reserved Alternative Investment Fund” (RAIF) which allows the fund to invest directly in real estate.
The proceeds from sales will be redeployed to buy new portfolios.
The average holding period of a property is 18 months.
Win-win for all the parties involved:
- banks can offload risk assets sooner,
- occupants agree with the manager to relocate thanks to a mutual agreement.
Target Net Return
The open-ended fund was launched in 2021 and targets annual net returns of 8.5% to 11% without leverage in a stagnating housing market. Over time the fund may use limited leverage for enhancing returns to 11% -14%.
The fund manager based in Madrid has been running these strategies since 2011, which is why they could give return targets.
High-demand area’s
The fund will exclusively focus on well-populated area’s which have sufficient transaction volume i.e. no rural area’s. A majority of assets will be located in major cities focused on Spanish citizens, not tourists.
Buffers against capital losses
The fund is buying at very deep discounts, so even after accounting for all costs and taxes, post-COVID real estate prices would have to decline by more than 12% to make a small capital loss, according to the manager. In addition, the Fund is spreading asset purchases over time making it less sensitive to price shocks compared to closed-end real estate funds.
Unique proprietary technology
Each property is appraised by a proprietary big data valuation software, which tracks key features (e.g. price, location, surface, floor, amenities,…) of 25mm references gathered over many years. Each appraisal is also supported by a dedicated team of analysts. In addition, a third party will be appointed to verify the value of the holdings.
Strategy with a track record
The fund manager told us that they did successfully repossessed and resold over 2,500 assets since 2011. Over 90% of historical property portfolios were eventually sold at a profit that was in line with or above the Fund’s target return.
Ethical & socially responsible procedures
Based on reaching a voluntary agreement with occupant(s). No occupant is ever threatened or evicted by any other means except those explicitly approved by banks and the law.
High barriers to entry
This is a niche strategy that is difficult to copy, banks are only willing to sell large portfolios to a legitimate buyer with national coverage who uphold strong compliance standards.
Limited correlation to financial markets
They described this strategy as an alternative investment strategy focused on existing residential real estate (no development).
A specific opportunity existing only in Spain
Due to inertia of legal procedures, the culture of ‘occupants’ and the recovery of a major real estate crisis.
Since the Global Financial Crisis and the ensuing real estate crisis in Spain, the national and regional lenders have unwillingly become large real estate owners.
Unfavourable impact on bank balances sheets
Not only do banks lack the expertise and staff to properly manage real estate, but the assets also have an unfavourable impact on their minimum capital requirements.
Many properties have sat idle on banks balance sheets for years, and in the meantime have become occupied by people that have gained unlawful entry to the property and now live in it for free.
In Spain, it may take years for owners to obtain court approval to evict unauthorised occupants. In 2018 it became possible for natural persons to pursue an “express judicial procedure”, a procedure which can still take months to evict occupants out of their own homes, but this is not the case for owners that are legal entities as banks real estate funds. Despite being very slow, the Spanish judicial system eventually favours the rightful owner.
Spanish banks are still offloading legacy real estate portfolios from the 2008 crisis, as well as annually foreclosing over 25 000 assets based on police data, at least 87 000 homes are subject to adverse possession, although some consultants estimate the real number closer to 100 000.
Another example of a Spanish bank repossessed property
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What is the investment process?
There are 4 steps:
1. Appraisal
The local partner, thanks to reputation and network, has the opportunity to bid on and cherry-pick from hundreds of assets per week from different institutional sellers.
Each asset is appraised by proprietary software that sources data from 20 million assets This value is the market value or minimum selling target, under normal conditions.
Each appraisal is verified by a team of professionals.
2. Acquisition
Next, they apply a strong discount on top of accounting for fees for acquisition, repossession and sale, which leaves a substantial profit margin to the fund.
The local partner is bidding on assets all year round, negotiations with banks may take many months due to aggressive bidding (only a small share of bids are ever accepted). The Fund will never acquire portfolio’s below its ROI threshold In addition we may order a third party appraisal of all the individual assets in a portfolio.
3. Repossession
Each occupied asset is visited by a trained in-house staff member. After identifying the occupant(s), the staff member starts the negotiation.
The selling bank has already initiated a legal eviction process, so the occupant is often more inclined to accept vacating the property rather than risk contact with law enforcement.
If the negotiation doesn’t work (ca 10% of cases) the fund will pursue judicial track
4. Sale
The asset is cleaned, and secured (new lock, fortified doors, alarm) as well as lightly refurbished where necessary.
The fund hires a network of local real estate agents to sell and promote the repossessed assets.
Some assets will already be sold 4 months after purchase, 50 within 16 months and 80 within 2 years
Another building of a Spanish bank repossession from the portfolio
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More on Bank Repossessions in Spain
90% of adverse possession occupancies are resolved through mutual agreement (outside of court)
1. Legal procedure
Usually, a legal eviction procedure is initiated before the acquisition (by banks). In Spain however, this can be a very cumbersome process, taking up to several years. This track is nevertheless pursued to have some leverage in the negotiation process. All processes strictly comply with legal regulations and are approved by the sellers
2. Visit Property
Once the judicial procedure has been initiated, the occupant is notified and visited to explain the situation. Not used to this personal approach, some occupants may already leave. Most leave after negotiating compensation for foregoing a few months of rent (as they know they will otherwise be evicted at some point).
3. Negotiate repossession
More than 90 of the assets are repossessed through mutual agreement, the rest via legal procedures. Banks and funds are unable to pursue this strategy due to the risk of attracting even more occupants to all their empty assets.
Hundred of the negotiators are proprietary staff (none outsourced), specialized in repossessing occupied assets in Spain.
4. Security and refurbishment
Once the property is vacated, it is professionally cleaned, and a fortified door, new lock and alarm system are put in place (to avoid people reoccupying) If needed, some basic painting refurbishment is done, however, the apartments are typically sold in their existing condition (at small discounts compared to fully refurbished or new apartments)
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Attractive economics
Thanks to their sourcing and in-depth experience the Fund expects to perform above average compared to most real estate funds out there.
- The Fund’s asset manager has developed a proprietary underwriting software including over 26 million Spanish real estate references and can make 50 000 daily valuations Parameters for valuation include surface, price, m² geolocation, cadastral reference, building, elevator/garage, time in the market, etc
- AI algorithms are implemented in the decision-making process, however, all valuations are corroborated by at least 2 in-house analysts.
- Target market price as calculated by in-house software valuation analysts The asset is compared to similar assets (based on the above parameters) on the market and sold within the last months, in a small radius.
- Purchase price incl taxes and origination fees typically 35% to 40% below the target market price to account for costs and base case profit margin (per portfolio) of 25%.
- Expected costs include annual property taxes, community fees, repossession charges, refurbishment, alarm, lock and intermediaries (real estate agents).
- ‘Base case’ profit margin is expected to earn 25% to 27% base case on the total investment (cost transfer tax/stamp duty) at SPV level over 2 to 3 years.
- Target market price as calculated by in-house software valuation analysts The asset is compared to similar assets (based on the above parameters) on the market and sold within the last months, in a small radius.
- Excess margin the asset is usually put on the market for 150 of the target price (or 230 of investment) and lowered every 2 to 4 weeks.
- Historically 90 of all portfolios repossessed by the Fund’s asset manager were sold above base case ROIs (and aggregated target prices).
Of course, don’t underestimate potential risks for any (real estate) investment.
Most of the time, even if bank repossessions are occupied in Spain, they are in a good state.
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Here are some of the risks we identified with the fund strategy
- Liquidity: Repossessing some assets in the portfolio may take longer than expected, thereby depressing IRR’s.
- COVID 19 fallout (or further crisis): Increasing public debt and unemployment may negatively impact demand for low-income housing.
- Valuation risk: Risk of overpaying for certain portfolio assets or the condition of the asset appears to be worse than assumed.
- Reputation: Repossessing assets subject to adverse possession is a delicate matter Unfair evictions may lead to reputational damage for anyone involved.
- Refurbishment: Although the assets are expected to be in subpar condition, some assets may be in a poorer state than expected.
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Do you want to know more?
Ask for more due diligence from the manager by sending your contact details directly to the manager. As you understood our disclaimer at the start of this article, every investor is responsible for his own risks and HTBIS does not promote or advise to invest in any specific product. We accept to put you in direct contact with the fund manager by filling this form so we don’t make any advertising for the company. Don’t hesitate to tell them that you read it on HTBIS, they will surely answer your questions with even more details as they did with us. That is how we create value for our readers.
If you want to find a bank property, here is where you should start: Register to our exclusive Spanish bank properties listings and read: Where are the Spanish bank properties for sale?
Remember, the risks are higher if you buy a bank property from a bank. In Spain, furthermore, we would always advise you to work with a lawyer when you buy a property. He will make sure everything is fine. We developed privileged relationships with local lawyers very active with foreigners, don’t hesitate to ask us for a real estate lawyer anywhere in Spain from our network in a specific region. A technical survey of your Spanish property is strongly advised as it is a bank property.
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Our FAQ on Bank repossessions in Spain
Is it safe to buy a bank repossession in Spain?
Buying a bank repossession in Spain is difficult as it requires some expertise: valuation, legal, and most of the time the property is occupied by squatters.
How long does it take to repossess a house in Spain?
The law in Spain protects squatters and even more if the owner is a Spanish company.
Can you buy a repossessed house from the bank?
Yes, of course anyone can buy a bank property but pay attention, it is not that easy.
How does bank repossession work?
In Spain, it is a very cumbersome process that takes up to several years. But 3 years should be a maximum.
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Mortgage rates for non-residents: Spain’s position in the European landscape
Here is our March 2024 update with the latest data on Spanish mortgage rates for non-residents from the European Central Bank
One question we get from our customers nearly daily is: How expensive are the mortgage rates in Spain vs other European countries?
So, we were due to do some work on that and here is the result. At the same time, we took the opportunity to increase our databases and this article will be updated later. Please note that all the charts are interactive and, whenever we update our database, the charts will be updated.
Thanks to our network of local partners, we get the best mortgage rates in Spain if you want to finance your home in Spain. Take 30 seconds to fill this quick form to get the best Spanish mortgage rates as a non-resident.
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Mortgage rates in Spain for non-residents: our 2 minutes video
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Navigating the Mortgage process as a non-resident in Spain
While many international buyers prefer to purchase their Spanish second home outright with cash, this approach might not always be the most strategic. Even if you have the means for an all-cash transaction, considering a mortgage could unlock a suite of financial benefits. From diversifying your investments and increasing liquidity to optimizing tax efficiencies, the advantages are compelling. Intrigued? We invite you to journey with us through the upcoming sections, where we’ll unveil the nuanced benefits of leveraging a mortgage for your property in Spain—a decision that could redefine your financial strategy.
Securing a mortgage in Spain as a non-resident is a feasible endeavour, though it does come with its unique set of challenges and considerations. Given that the majority of your assets are likely situated outside of Spain, Spanish banks will meticulously evaluate both your personal financial profile and the property in question to mitigate their risk exposure. Generally speaking, the terms offered to non-residents may be more conservative compared to those available to residents. This often translates to less favourable interest rates, stricter borrowing criteria, and a reduced loan-to-value ratio, meaning you might need to provide a larger down payment. Additionally, the process might involve more comprehensive documentation and a longer evaluation period to thoroughly assess the viability of extending credit under these circumstances. Understanding these nuances and preparing accordingly can smooth the path to acquiring your Spanish property.
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Comparing Spanish Mortgage rates with European averages
Spanish vs. European Real Estate financing
Thanks to the detailed database of the European Central Bank that we could import, we could run a thorough analysis of mortgage conditions for all the European countries vs Spain. Before jumping on detailed statistics on different mortgage solutions we looked at general conditions for mortgage rates both in Europe and in Spain.
All Mortgages issued in Spain in January 2024 had an average interest rate of 3.7% (vs 3.1% in January 2023) while all mortgages issued in Europe had an average interest rate of 3.87% for the same period (vs 3.19% in Spain in January 2023).The chart below clearly demonstrates a strong correlation between Spanish mortgage rates and their European counterparts. Both datasets, meticulously compiled by the European Central Bank, serve to monitor financial trends across the region. Historically, from January 2014 to April 2022, Spanish mortgage rates were consistently higher than the European average, marking a more expensive borrowing climate within Spain. During this timeframe, the average Spanish mortgage rate stood at 2.02%, in contrast to the slightly lower European rate of 1.87%, indicating a notable 0.15% disparity that disadvantaged both the Spanish property market and prospective homeowners.
Spanish mortgage rates are cheaper than European ones
A new trend started in 2022
However, the trend reversed post-April 2022, as Spanish mortgage rates began to align with or dip below the European average. As of January 2024, the most recent data point at the time of this analysis, the average mortgage rate in Spain had settled at 3.7%, marginally below the European average of 3.87%.This shift represents a significant 0.17% advantage, benefiting both the Spanish real estate market and its investors: Spaniards and foreigners, and reflects a notable improvement in the affordability and attractiveness of Spanish mortgages relative to the broader European landscape.
Now that we analyzed all the mortgages issued in both Europe and Spain, it is time to compare rates for different mortgage solutions. As you know mortgage rates are separated in two big categories:
- fixed rates mortgages, mostly mortgages that will keep the same rate over the full mortgage length, usually between 10 and 25 years,
- variable rates mortgages, mortgages that will change rates over the life of the mortgage (monthly, yearly, or every five years)
In the following analysis, we will delve further into the nuances of four distinct mortgage categories: variable-rate mortgages, fixed-rate mortgages with terms of 1-5 years, those spanning 5-10 years, and fixed-rate mortgages with a term of 10 years. Notably, variable-rate and 10-year fixed-rate mortgages stand out as the most popular choices among individuals financing their home purchases, both across Europe and specifically within Spain. This comparison aims to illuminate the characteristics and trends that define each category, providing a comprehensive overview of the Spanish mortgage landscape.Here are all the evolutions and a quick analysis for each:
Variable Mortgage rates: Spain vs Europe showdown
As you can see on the chart, Spanish mortgage rates since April 2022 were nearly always cheaper than mortgages in Europe, as of January 2024, they are cheaper by 0.76%.1-5 years fixed Mortgage rates face-off: Spain vs Europe
As you can see on the chart, Spanish mortgage rates with fixed rates between 1 and 5 years are one of the only Spanish mortgage rates for which you will pay more than in other European countries, on average, as of January 2024, you will pay 0.21% more.
5-10 years fixed Mortgage Rates: Spain vs Europe head-to-head
As you can see on the chart, fixed Spanish mortgage rates (5 to 10 years) were nearly always more expensive in Spain than in other European countries. Interestingly, as of January 2024, Spanish mortgage rates trade close to the European average, i.e. no more premium as in the past.10-Year fixed Mortgage rates in Spain versus Europe
As you can see on the chart, Spanish mortgage rates since March 2022 are cheaper than mortgages in other European countries, as of January 2024, they are cheaper by 0.36%. This is very good news for real estate buyers in Spain.
At the end of this article, we provide a precise comparison between mortgages issued in different European countries and Spain, have a look at where your home country is!
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Key factors behind the advantageous Spanish Mortgage rates
Thanks to our detailed update, now you know that the Spanish mortgage market is experiencing a confluence of positive factors that set it apart from other European counterparts:- Spanish property values remain attractively priced when juxtaposed with other European real estate markets, presenting a compelling value proposition and a lower risk for lending banks, just contrary to what we had in 2008,
- The Spanish economy exhibits resilience and robustness, outpacing the broader European economic performance, which instils confidence in both domestic and international investors,
- The impact of energy price fluctuations has been mitigated effectively in Spain since the escalation of geopolitical tensions in Ukraine, contributing to a more stable cost of living and operating environment,
- Spain’s inflation has consistently been lower than the European average, preserving purchasing power and contributing to the overall economic stability,
- The Spanish real estate sector is characterized by its prudence and lack of speculative excess, evident in the modest percentage of transactions involving mortgages (66%) and the conservative loan-to-value ratio averaging 60%. This reflects a healthy level of leverage and risk appetite in the market.
- The strength of the general economy in Spain suggests that Spanish banks are in a sound financial position, enabling them to offer attractive financing options without resorting to aggressive lending practices. This financial stability is likely to support continued favourable mortgage rates.
These elements collectively create a conducive environment for the advantageous spread in Spanish mortgage rates, underscoring the market’s resilience and appeal to a broad spectrum of investors. Additionally, the prudent regulatory framework and proactive fiscal policies may further bolster the market’s attractiveness, potentially leading to sustained growth and stability in the Spanish real estate sector.
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What are the advantages of obtaining a Mortgage in Spain as a non-resident?
Increase the return on your Spanish property investment
The main advantage of buying a property in Spain, is that current real estate levels are not crazy if you compare those to other European countries.
Read more on the subject: What return will you make on your Spanish property?Even with current mortgage rates, getting a mortgage is easier than getting a loan for something else as a person as the bank has the property as collateral. So, while we always encourage our customers to manage risks and don’t overleverage, getting a mortgage before buying a property is in our mind a wise way to diversify your financial assets.
Last but not least, but depending on your home country, real estate assets could be less taxed than other financial assets.
Diversify your investments
By taking a mortgage, you can decrease your risks by keeping some funds for other investments.
Potential tax benefits and how to maximize them
Buying a property with a mortgage can give you some real tax benefits if you put your property on the rental market afterwards as a “Buy to let” or an investment property. Ask our tax advisors for more on that.
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How to get the best mortgage rate as a non-resident in Spain?
Have the best customer profile for the Spanish bank
Here are some insights into what constitutes an attractive customer profile for securing a mortgage:- Employment and stability: Ideal candidates are employed with a stable and substantial income.
- Creditworthiness: A favourable credit history with minimal debts relative to income is crucial.
- Debt management: A healthy debt-to-income ratio below 35. This means that monthly net income would be at least three times greater than debt repayments.
- Property value: 1/ The chosen property should hold strong resale potential. 2/It should be priced appropriately within the current market. 3/It should be in a location with consistent demand.
- Geographic consideration: Applicants from OECD countries are often preferred due to stringent anti-money laundering regulations across Europe. Being an EU resident simplifies the process further.
- Maximum loan amounts for non-residents: Spanish banks would like to keep that under control
Don’t take a too big mortgage compared to the property value
As a non-resident, you’re eligible to secure a mortgage for your second home or investment property. Given that your assets are not located in Spain, banks will require guarantees and generally cap the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio at 70%. The LTV ratio represents the portion of the property’s pre-tax value that can be financed through a mortgage. This percentage serves as a general guideline. Feel free to request a complimentary consultation from our mortgage broker, who is well-versed in the process and familiar with Spanish banks that are favourable towards foreign clients. The lower this ratio is, the lower the risk for the bank and the better rate for your mortgage.
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Useful considerations for your Spanish mortgage as a non-resident
Processing time for Mortgage applications
On average, mortgages are processed quickly but keep in mind, that you need to prepare a full file so the bank can establish your credit profile. Our partner will work on that with you. Don’t worry.
Higher interest rates and reduced loan amounts for non-residents
In general, foreigners will get slightly less good conditions than Spaniards for their mortgages. This is normal as foreigners don’t have all their financial assets and incomes based in Spain. With a good credit profile and a reasonable loan to value, our customers get nice quotes.
NIE number for non-residents
Acquiring an NIE number is a fundamental step for non-residents looking to navigate the property and mortgage landscape in Spain. This identifier serves as your tax identification number. It is essential for a variety of legal and financial transactions, including the purchase of property and the application for a mortgage. Fortunately, obtaining an NIE is a straightforward process. Your legal representative can handle on your behalf, should time constraints be an issue. For a detailed guide on acquiring your NIE and its importance, we invite you to explore our comprehensive article: Your Spanish NIE number, and how to get it..
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Comparing Mortgage rates in Spain vs. selected European countries
Before checking the evolutions of the mortgage conditions between Spain and a few countries, let’s have a look at what is the current situation as of January 2024. Here is the evolution of the different European markets sorted alphabetically, as a reminder, Spanish mortgage rates and European mortgage rates were at 3.87% and 3.70% respectively as of the end of January 2024.
European mortgage rates January 2024 leaderboard
- Belgian mortgage rates are issued with a 3.69% rate on average in January 2024
- Dutch mortgage rates are issued with a 4.04% rate on average in January 2024
- Finnish mortgage rates are issued with a 4.12% rate on average in January 2024
- French mortgage rates are issued with a 3.59% rate on average in January 2024
- German mortgage rates are issued with a 3.85% rate on average in January 2024
- Irish mortgage rates are issued with a 4.25% rate on average in January 2024
- Italian mortgage rates are issued with a 3.98% rate on average in January 2024
- Luxembourg’s mortgage rates are issued with a 4.33% rate on average in January 2024
- Portuguese mortgage rates are issued with a 4.03% rate on average in January 2024
Here is the same information presented in a column chart:Belgian mortgage rates vs. Spanish mortgage rates evolution over the last 20 years
As you can see on the chart, Spanish mortgage rates and Belgian mortgage rates are close to each other in January 2024. As of January 2024, Belgian mortgage rates were issued at 3.69%.Dutch mortgage rates vs. Spanish mortgage rates evolution over the last 20 years
As you can see on the chart, Spanish mortgage rates and Dutch mortgages are more expensive than Spanish mortgage rates by 0.30%. In January 2024, Dutch mortgage rates were sold at 4.04%.Finnish mortgage rates vs. Spanish mortgage rates evolution over the last 20 years
As you can see on the chart, Spanish mortgage rates since March 2022 are cheaper than mortgages in Finland, as of January 2024, they are cheaper by 0.42%. This is very good news for real estate buyers in Spain. In January 2024, Finnish mortgage rates were sold at 4.12%.French mortgage rates vs. Spanish mortgage rates evolution over the last 20 years
As you can see on the chart, French mortgages are less expensive than Spanish mortgage rates in January 2024. They trade at 3.59%Irish mortgage rates vs. Spanish mortgage rates evolution over the last 20 years
As you can see on the chart, Irish mortgages are much more expensive than Spanish mortgages. As you will surely know, the Irish real estate market rebounded strongly and is one of the hottest markets in Europe even with those higher rates. In January 2024, Irish mortgage rates were trading at 4.25%, 0.55% higher than Spanish mortgage rates.Italian mortgage rates vs. Spanish mortgage rates evolution over the last 20 years
As you can see on the chart, Italian mortgages are much more expensive than Spanish mortgages. In January 2024, Italian mortgage rates were trading at 3.98%, 0.28% higher than Spanish mortgage rates.Luxembourg mortgage rates vs. Spanish mortgage rates evolution over the last 20 years
As you can see on the chart, Luxembourg mortgages are much more expensive than Spanish mortgages. In January 2024, Italian mortgage rates were trading at 4.33%, 0.63% higher than Spanish mortgage rates. As you know probably, the Luxembourg real estate market has a very high valuation and we could see this as banks being prudent or instructed by the European Central Bank to be prudent.Portuguese mortgage rates vs. Spanish mortgage rates evolution over the last 20 years
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Further readings
- Read more on current financing conditions in Spain with our detailed article: What are the best Spanish mortgage rates?
- Hesitating between fixed or variable rates on your mortgage (in Spain or elsewhere) have a look at our detailed insights: How do I choose between fixed and variable rates for a mortgage?
- Last but not least don’t miss our detailed ultimate guide to your Spanish mortgage
- If you need a mortgage pricer for your Spanish mortgage, check our article for more.
Why Spanish mortgage rates are less expensive than in other European countries?
Advantages of Spanish mortgage rates for UK residents
In the mortgage landscape, UK banks are known to promote variable-rate mortgages, nudging customers towards options that fluctuate with the market, despite the inherent uncertainty in future repayments. Meanwhile, Spanish banks are more accommodating of fixed-rate mortgages, offering borrowers the chance to lock in a stable and predictable payment schedule throughout the loan term, contrasting with the UK’s bank-driven preference for variable rates.
Spanish mortgage rates for US residents
In the US mortgage market, fixed-rate mortgages are predominant, offering long-term stability with terms commonly set at 30 years, allowing homeowners to lock in rates for the duration of their loan. This contrasts with the Spanish market, where, despite a growing preference for fixed-rate options, mortgages typically have shorter terms and the market historically leaned more towards variable rates, influenced by the Euribor. Additionally, the US market is characterized by its diversity in loan products and a more developed secondary market for mortgages, which enhances liquidity and flexibility in terms and conditions, unlike Spain, where the market is more traditional and less varied in its offerings.
Benefits for a non-resident of financing his property in Spain with a mortgage.
How to get the best rates as a non-resident.
Useful considerations for a non-resident to get a Spanish mortgage
Stéphane
Senior analyst and strategist at HTBIS
Stéphane, with over 20 years of experience in real estate, finance and entrepreneurship, is the co-founder of www.howtobuyinspain.com. With an extensive network of local partners in Spain, his deep commitment to the real estate sector combined with strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mentality have fueled his success. Constantly eager to learn and passionate about teaching, Stéphane believes in the power of knowledge sharing to master any subject.
Are Spanish mortgage rates more expensive? FAQ
Are mortgage rates in Spain higher than in other European countries?
As of January 2024, the average mortgage rate in Spain was 3.7%, slightly below the European average of 3.87%. This indicates a competitive edge for Spain in terms of borrowing costs.
What makes Spanish mortgage rates competitive compared to other European countries?
Factors such as robust Spanish economic performance, controlled energy prices, low inflation rates, conservative real estate market leverage, and strong banking sector contribute to the favorable mortgage rates in Spain.
How do Spanish mortgage rates compare with specific European countries like France or Italy?
In January 2024, Spanish mortgage rates were lower than many European countries, including Italy (3.98%) and slightly higher than France (3.59%), making Spain an attractive market for real estate investment.
Can foreign investors benefit from Spain's mortgage rates when buying property?
Yes, foreign investors can take advantage of Spain's competitive mortgage rates, which, combined with the country's stable economy and attractive property prices, make it an ideal location for real estate investment.
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Your ultimate guide to your Spanish NIE number
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What is the Spanish NIE?
NIE is the abbreviation for “Número de Identificación de Extranjero”, it is a tax ID for foreigners in Spain. You shouldn’t compare it to the Spanish Golden Visa as the Golden Visa allows foreigners to get a residency if they invest in Spain.
Check our one-minute videos on that:
And here is our first Youtube video we did on the same content, you can watch both but the content is the same.
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Why do I need the Spanish NIE number?
- Open a bank account
- Buy a property or insure it
- Get a mortgage
- Sign an internet or a phone contract
- Open a utility contract
- Buy a car or get a driving license
- Sign a work contract and get Social security
- Setup a company
- … and pay taxes
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What do I need to get my Spanish NIE number as a European citizen?
Step 1: Fill in THREE forms in BLOCK CAPITALS “EX – 15 Solicitud de Numero de Identidad de Extranjero NIE y Cert“, per person requiring the NIE. You have to fill it in this Spanish version! But here is a very useful Version where you will find everything translated into English with precise instructions.
Step 2: Fill in ONE Form 790 in BLOCK CAPITALS, here is the electronic version, and here is the Pdf version of the form 790 pre-filled, per person requiring the NIE. This is the document regarding payment instructions to get the NIE.
Step 3: Make a copy of all the pages of your Passport
Step 4: Two recent Passport pictures
Step 5: Document proving why you need a Spanish NIE number, which differs depending on your intentions. In most cases it is one of those:
-going to buy a property in Spain
-job contract from the Spanish company
-self-employed: a company ownership certificate
-students: an acceptance letter from the school
Step 6: Your future address in Spain and proof of health insurance if you are going to live in Spain
Step 7: NIE application fee, less than 15€ (you could need to pay it to the nearest bank in cash)
All those documents must be brought to the nearest Spanish Embassy or Consulate after taking an appointment or the General police office in Spain, read further “How do I get my Spanish NIE number?”
Step 8: For a non-European citizen, proof of legal entry into Spain, like a landing ticket.
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How do I get my Spanish NIE number?
There are two easy ways to get your Spanish NIE: either in your home country at the Spanish consulate or embassy, or in Spain. You can get it and do all the steps alone if you are not in a hurry or you can get it done by a third party if you are busy or in a hurry.
At the Spanish consulate in your own country
We found the most demanded Spanish embassies and consulates here below but if you don’t find your country, here is the main site to find any Spanish embassy or consulate in the world.
Here are the addresses of some Spanish consulates and their Instructions for the NIE:
- Spanish consulates in the United Kingdom and here are the instructions written by the consulate to get the Spanish NIE in the United Kingdom
- Spanish consulates in France and here are the instructions written by the consulate to get the Spanish NIE in France.
- Spanish consulates in Belgium and here are the instructions written by the consulate to get the Spanish NIE in Belgium.
- Spanish consulates in the United States and here are the instructions written by the consulate to get the Spanish NIE in the United States
- Spanish consulates in Canada and here are the instructions written by the consulate to get the Spanish NIE in Canada.
In Spain, at the Directorate-General offices of the Police,
- Check the list of the Directorate General offices of the Police in Spain to get your NIE number
- make sure you don’t need to register online before showing up, it’s the case in Barcelona for instance. Here is the link to book your meeting online (Spanish).
There are some conditions to get it:
the foreigner’s identity number, NIE, must be granted by the Directorate General of the Police if those foreigners are not in Spain in an irregular situation.
Foreign nationals who are related to Spain due to their economic, professional, or social interests may apply personally for the NIE from the Directorate General of the Police, either directly or through the Foreign Nationals’ Offices or Police Stations. In the event that the foreigner is not in Spanish territory at the time of the application, he/she will request the assignment of the NIE from the General Police Headquarters for Foreign Nationals and Borders, through the Spanish Consular Offices abroad. More on that in Spanish on the website of the Spanish police.
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Who can get the NIE Spain number?
- Yourself
- A duly mandated representative
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How long does it take to get my Spanish NIE number?
Between one hour to up to 2 months depending on the way you do it. So plan accordingly!
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How long is it valid?
More than five years ago, the NIE was valid for only a few years but now, your NIE number remains valid forever. So, once you did the work, you can buy a property (if this was the reason why you needed one), even if it is in 5 years.
Take our advice: get your NIE right away!
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Download and print our infographics!
NIE Spain number, everything you need to know
Further reading on the subject
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FAQ on Spanish NIE number
How do I get an NIE number in Spain?
To get a NIE, it's easy, fill the forms and get a meeting at your Spanish consulate. If you are not available, someone else can go do it for you. Read our step by step guide for more.
How long does a Spanish NIE number last?
NIE numbers are valid forever. So, don't wait, ask it now as it could take between 1 and 2 months.
How much is an NIE number in Spain?
The actual cost is less than 15€. Pay attention, you need to pay this in Cash at some consulates.
What documents do I need for NIE in Spain?
We have listed all the documents you need in our article: you need to fill 2 forms (the first one 3 times), you need a copy of your passport, two recent pictures, and a document proving why you need it,... Check our full list on our site
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What is the real cost of owning your Spanish property as a non-resident?
Congratulation for your purchase, now let’s check the annual costs of owning your property.
You’ll have those divided into five different groups: Taxes, Insurance, Utilities (Electricity, Water, Gaz, Television, Internet, Telephone), the charges of your own property and eventually Community Charges.
Let’s have a look at a concrete example: a two bedroom apartment in Barcelona of 100 m2 with a market price in 2022 of 440.000€ and a “valor Catastral” of 100,000€. We assume a rental value of 18.000€.
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Taxes
If you want to have a detailed view from our experts on this subject, have a look at our article: What taxes do you have to pay on your Spanish property?
Here is a quick summary:
a. Local Tax: IBI, “Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles“:
What is it? A local tax on any Spanish property.
Who has to pay for it? Any owner of a Spanish property, local or foreigner.
How do you know? You’ll get a letter after June of any year but some local authorities don’t send it. You owe this tax
Who is the beneficiary? The tax is payable to your local Town Hall. Those are for infrastructure, waste collection,…
If you pay too late, you will have to pay a penalty.
Where can I pay it? Your local Town Hall, a few of them are available online.
Our tip: A few of them allow domiciliation of payment: very easy, they will take the amount from your account every year. A very good solution if you are living abroad. Make sure your account balance is sufficient: some banks would refuse to pay or would charge you a high interest if the account would fall into negative territory.
How is the Tax Calculated? The IBI is based on the “Valor Catastral“. The “Valor Cadastral” can be legally adjusted if needed by any Town Hall.
Our tip: by working with a lawyer, he will make sure that the previous owner paid for it, if it is not the case, you’ll have to pay for him!
What if your property is empty? You owe the tax!
Our tip: After buying a property, register your property with the Town Hall within two months. Take all the official documents with you. Most of the time, your lawyer will do this for you.
If you forgot it, your local town hall could recoup the amounts due for the last 5 years + penalties… So, now you know!
The IBI for the apartment in Barcelona is under 0.6% of the “Valor Catastral“: i.e. 360€
b. State Tax: You are renting it. You are not renting it… Modelo 210 – Form 210
A. You are renting out your apartment => Quarterly filling, before the 15th of the month following the end of the quarter.
The State tax for the apartment in Barcelona is 19% of the “Rental Value“: i.e. 3648€ on an annual basis and 912€ on a quarterly basis.
Our Tip: you have items that could reduce this amount, check with (y)our lawyer.
B. Your apartment is not rented => Yearly filling
The State tax for the apartment in Barcelona is under 0.2% of the “Valor Catastral“: i.e. 200€
Where can you find the Spanish form 210 directly in English?
Where can you find the official information for filing your Spanish Form 210 in English?
Have a look at the help guide written in English by the Spanish Authorities.
Our Tip: Pay attention, if you bought the property with someone else (spouse, kids,…), everybody needs to do one filling for the taxes!
Our Tip: Take advantage of our network and get your filling done by someone on the ground.
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Insurance
The insurance should be around 0.05% of the price of your property.
The insurance for the apartment in Barcelona is under 250€.
Our Tip: Many insurance brokers in Spain speak foreign languages. Ask a quote from our home insurance partner in Spain.
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Utilities
If your apartment in Barcelona is empty, you’ll have a few charges just to have accounts open and running:
+/- 15€ / month for water
+/- 20€ / month for electricity
+/- 6€ / month for gas
For a total of 41€ / month if your apartment in Barcelona is not rented.
If your apartment in Barcelona is rented, charges may increase up to 150€ / month. With inflation rising since 2021, you should expect those costs to increase even more in the future.
Our Tip: If your Gas meter needs to be reopened, you’ll have to get a technician to certify that your installation standards is fine. Count about 150€ for this.
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Community Charges
This charge depends on the property you bought:
- Is there a lift in the building?
- Is the property new? Does it need more or less of maintenance?
- Are many properties empty?
- Do you have a swimming pool?
- How often is the property cleaned?
For your apartment in Barcelona count between 50€ and 100€ per month.
Our Tip: Ask for the last Assembly documents before buying. Your lawyer will do this in general. You will get a much better picture on those costs and on the costs carried on the property in the past or to be done in the future.
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Charges of your own property
- Do you have a private garden?
- Do you have your own private pool?
- The paintwork needs doing?
- Do you have a mortgage? Check our paper we wrote on that to find out what is your monthly mortgage payment: What is the cost of your Spanish Mortgage? Your ultimate Mortgage calculator
To sum up: 0.8% per year:
- 0.15% Local tax,
- 0.05% National tax(not rented ),
- 0.05% Insurance,
- 0.1% Utilities (empty),
- 0.3% Community charges,
- 0.1% Property charges
Do you want to be sure of the cost of buying a Spanish property? Read the news we wrote on this. Last but not least another interesting paper is: cost of living in Spain vs any country in the world.
All those information are from reliable sources. We advise you to check those with your fiscal and legal advisor in Spain in order to get all those costs up to date and adjusted to your specific situation. Find your Spanish property lawyer here.
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Property investment in Spain: a very strong return of +11.2%
According to statistics released by the Central Bank of Spain in November 2022, the return expected on the residential Real Estate market in Spain is 11% and 8.4% if you take a mortgage – Green line on the chart. Not a bad property investment in Spain!
This performance comes from two sources:
- gross rental yield estimated at 3,6% –Blue line on the chart– and
- capital gain estimated at 7.6%.
Here is what we will cover in this article:
The Spanish real estate market has been strong since 2014
Sure Covid came to impact the market for the last three years to the end of 2021 but since 2022 here are the main evolutions:
As a reminder those are the trends that impacted the real estate markets worldwide post Covid:
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- people are buying bigger, with more outside spaces and lights
- people are buying outside big cities
- foreigners are less active due to travel restrictions (but at HTBIS we could see a strong pick up in activity since the end of 2020)
Don’t miss our detailed quarterly report: The top 20 property markets in Spain
Now, we are fighting against a new “issue”… inflation. The good news is that the Spanish real estate market offers a nice hedge against inflation up to now and returns remain stron.
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Spanish real estate return is back above 10% since May 2019
Of course, the uncertainty in the economy that came from Covid was noticeable in 2020 but since 2021, the market is rebounding strongly both in terms of transactions and prices. Have a look at our Spanish real estate quarterly report studying the property price evolution in all the top 20 regions of Spain for more.
Have a look at our interactive chart (yes when you come back, it will be updated). As you will see, property investment in Spain was wise since 2014.
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Mortgage rates in Spain are rising since the start of 2022 at 2.9%
Yes, inflation is back, and so interest rates are rising. As of November 2022, mortgages rates were issued at 2.9% in Spain, Red line on the chart
Read our article updated every month with the current mortgage conditions, we have added many interesting statistics to follow as inflation levels: Find the best mortgage rate in Spain
We told you since 2020 that the risk was there for inflation spiking. Now, low mortgages are a history of the past but our view is that at the current levels of mortgages rates are still low. Another interesting thing to note is that real estate buyers are taking fixed-rate mortgages to finance their real estate purchases right now. Read more on that: Fixed or variable rates mortgage?
Have a quick look at our Spanish mortgage calculator if you want to know what is your purchasing power to buy a property in Spain:
The first real positive return since the crisis of 2008 came in early 2014 … six years ago…
As you can see on our chart, the estimated return became slightly positive for the second time since 2008 at the start of 2014. In 2010, the estimated return went slightly positive but it was not enough to compensate for the mortgage costs. The performance was much stronger in 2018 as the estimated profitability was higher than 10%. Right now, with close to 6%, the estimated profitability covers more than 3 times the current mortgage costs.
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Real estate prices are lower than 10 years ago
Are there a lot of downsides to where we are here? Check the chart of real estate price evolution before and after 2007:
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Spanish real estate returns have the second weakest performance in Europe on a 10-year time frame
Have a look at the comparison of the real estate market in Spain vs other European countries on any time frame between 3 months and 10 -year time frame
As you saw on this histogram, Spain has the weakest performance in a 10-year time frame. Click on the chart to check the performance for other period lengths.
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Spanish Real Estate has the highest yields vs many European Cities
Discover the best new build projects in Spain available right now
Is Spanish property a good investment? Spain is in the sweet spot for a property investment if you check the real numbers!
If you want to know your property return for your Spanish property, you need to know a few data: your rental income before and after costs, your property prices and of course it is good to know the costs of your property including taxes. For more on that, read: the cost of owning a property in Spain and What are the taxes you have to pay on your Spanish property?
Buy to let? Spain offers some of the best returns in Europe:
- Madrid is in 7th place in Europe with a return of 3,9% and offers one of the best rental yields in Spain with more safety on your investment.
- Alicante took over the second place one of the best rental yields in Europe with a return of 4,6%, not bad
- Barcelona is the eleventh city in Europe with a yield of 2,2% according to Deloitte. Rents went down heavily in Barcelona for a few reasons, in 2020, the local authorities did introduce a cap on rents… while at the same time, the lockdown was quite strong, and a lack of demand from international businesses. We wouldn’t be surprised to see the yield come back up in the years to come.
Check the best rental Yields for the major European Cities, Madrid, and Alicante have rental yields close to 4%.
Barcelona and Madrid are the 5th and 8th most expensive European cities in terms of price/m²…
Have a look at our interactive chart
But check on the above chart, the price/m² in London is 7,916€/m² and 12.917€/m² in Paris… while Barcelona and Madrid are closer to 6.000€/m² and 5.000€/m².
You read it correctly: less than one-quarter and one-third of the price of London and Paris. Period.
Now, you understand why the returns in Madrid and Alicante are much higher than the ones in Paris and London.
Do you think that the downside risk is higher in Barcelona and Madrid than in Paris and London?
In the 2023 report from CBRE on European Investor Intentions, we find both Madrid and Barcelona in the top 6 as the best cities for real estate investors.
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Real estate activity has strengthened since end of 2021 …post-Covid
Close to 95.000 properties were bought by foreigners in Spain in 2021 (12 months to September 2021) and more than 545.000 by Spaniards.
It looks like others agree with our conclusions…
Check for more information on our up-to-date pages on the Spanish national real estate market (prices and activity) and on the Spanish regional real estate markets (prices and activity).
If you want to have a deeper analysis, city per city, we would suggest reading our full report on that (click on the picture):
Here is as well our report on the Most active cities in Spain in 2019 (in terms of transactions).
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Big uncertainty for the Spanish economic activity
Of course, we noticed a strong rebound in early 2020,… stopped by Covid. But activity in Spain is staying stronger than in most of the other European countries. What a roller coaster!
Check our up-to-date tables of a few Economic indicators in Spain:
But after this strong rebound, as everywhere in the world, we wait for the uncertainty to settle and the vaccines to allow more “normal” economic activity.
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Financial markets will be more volatile
2018 with a year of higher volatility and negative returns in the financial markets. 2020 saw a huge spike in volatility due to Covid. Shortly after, the Central banks poured money to support economies.
Since 2022, we expect higher volatility in financial markets due to the change of policy from central banks all over the world. As of 2023, the interest rate curve is inverted, which signals a very high probability rate of an economic recession. Of course, a big unknown is how inflation numbers will come in the next years. The good news as of mid-2023 is that energy prices came back under the levels of early 2022 when the war started in Ukraine.
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Spanish real estate outlook for 2023
As we wrote in our article, we are moderately optimistic about the outlook for the real estate market in Spain in 2023. While we have to admit that the comeback post-Covid of the Spanish real estate market (and everywhere in the world) was quicker and stronger than we expected. If we compare it to international markets, the rise is reasonable and not speculative. So, in our mind, we don’t see a real estate bubble here. The good news for international real estate cash-buyers: it should be easier to find properties as interest rates are rising.
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How do we assist our customers to buy finding their dream homes in Spain?
Whether you’re looking for a holiday home or a permanent residence, all our local partners will help you to find the perfect property in their extensive selection of properties to suit your needs and budget. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, our team of real estate professionals are dedicated to helping you find your dream property in Spain.
But we’re not just here to help you find your perfect property. We also offer a range of services to make the buying process as smooth and hassle-free as possible. From legal advice to property management, we’ve got everything covered. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our HTBIS team.
Have a look at our interesting articles:
- The 7 pitfalls of buying a property in Spain
- Top 10 reasons why we think that the Spanish market is a nice real estate opportunity right now. We bought ourselves in 2014,… and in 2019… let’s put our money where our words are 😉 .
- Spanish Real estate market vs the other European markets – Our quarterly update
- Madrid investment case study
- Barcelona investment case study
- Tenerife property investment case study
- Six reasons to love your property shopper
Looking for a local property hunter, a local lawyer, … any expert in Spain? Ask us directly!
Senior analyst and strategist at HTBIS
Check the full HTBIS team here
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All our charts of this article are available here in a downloadable format
Property investment Spain
Calculate the return on your property investment in Spain
Foreigners’ real estate activity in Spain
Real estate prices and transactions in Spain
Source: Deloitte Property Index 2020, Overview of the European Residential Market
FAQ on the subject
Is it a good time to buy property in Spain 2023?
Yes, for sure, as you can see, prices are rising since 2014 but are far from the top of 2008. Returns are healthy and not excessive while financing remain low. Read more in our paper.
Are property prices in Spain falling?
No prices are not falling anymore in Spain. Real estate prices are rising since 2014 and remain far from the top: current average price per square meter in Spain is €1662 (end September 2021).
Can I get residency in Spain if I buy a house?
It depends if you are part of EU or not and if you have enough financial means to live. If you are not from EU countries, there are solutions, have a look at our article about the golden visa.
Where should I invest in real estate in Spain?
The top three markets in Spain offer interesting opportunities, Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona. At the same time many second tier cities are strong since the last two years
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Your definitive guide to your Spanish mortgage
How to get the best rates?
Many foreigners think that because it is a second home and that because they are not Spanish that they can’t get a mortgage. In fact you can get a mortgage but they are certain rules we will explain so that you get all our tips before applying. Thanks to those tips and our partners, you will get the best rates available on the market.
Here is the table of content of this extended article, don’t hesitate to jump directly to the desired section.
Have a quick look at our 2-minutes 30 seconds video if you prefer videos, otherwise continue reading.
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How much can you borrow for your Spanish mortgage?
For your second residence and as a non-fiscal resident, a bank will finance no more than 70 % of the value of your property. We call this the “Loan to Value” (LTV: i.e.: the amount of mortgage you can get divided by the value of your property before tax), but this % is only for good inquiry. This means that you would need to invest at least
45% of the property value with your own pocket.How did we found this percentage? 45% = 100% + 15% costs for buying the property – 70% of mortgage!
If you go for a LTV lower than 60%, most of the time, the bank will show more flexibility. In 2016, Mortgages issued in Spain had a LTV of 64% and only 15% had a LTV higher than 80%. Have a look at our table with up to date information on Returns, mortgages and short term and long term rates on the Spanish market.
If you read our article on bank properties for sale in Spain, you will be aware that there could be exceptions to this… if you buy a property from a bank… 😉
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What are the documents requested for a Spanish mortgage?
- Your Passport / ID for all the applicants
- Your NIE: “Número de identificación fiscal para extranjeros”
or Foreign Resident’s Tax Number. How to get your NIE in Spain? What do you need to get it? Why do you need it? - Last 3 paychecks with the contract of employment
- Proof of incomes/Contract
- If pensioners: Official proof of annual income.
- A view on your assets and debts
- If it’s a new building: the “Deed for new building”
- The private sale-purchase contract
- If you have a mortgage at home, land registry information on the property and the mortgage
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What are the different steps of the application process for your Spanish Mortgage?
- Set-up the credit profile of the customer and fill the mortgage request (see section 2)
- Formal pre-approval of the mortgage by the bank risk department
- Sending of the mortgage offer to the customer
- Opening of bank account if the offer is accepted.
- The client must send an appraisal provision.
- The bank orders the valuation of the property and gets the approval of the mortgage.
- Sending of the official mortgage offer.
- The bank arranges completion with the client or legal representative in Spain.
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Which customers will get the best mortgage rates?
You have to ask yourself this question: What is the ideal customer for a bank?The bank will take a risk, the risk of not being repaid and in this case the bank will need to take legal action to control your property and will sell it afterwards on the market. We saw what happened after the financial crisis of 2008: thousands of properties finished in the hands of the banks as owners couldn’t pay their mortgages.
The ideal customer for a bank:
- has good professional profile: he is employed and has a stable nice income stream,
- has a good credit report, he has not too many debts vs his income,
- can afford to have debts: his debt to income ratio is under 35 %, which means that his monthly net income is 3 times bigger than his monthly debts repayments,
- the property has a good resale value:
- the property price is correct vs the market
- there is demand in the market for such a property
- is coming from an OECD countries, as you know, with anti-laundering laws that came into effect all over Europe, it is very difficult for banks to give a loan to resident of certain countries. Of course, if you are a resident of the European Union, it will be the easiest.
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How to get the best rate on your Spanish mortgage as a foreigner?
At howtobuyinSpain.com, you are in good hands, we work with a mortgage broker (read next item for more on that) who asks the best mortgage prices to all the Spanish banks. Depending on your profile, certain banks will be more aggressive and others won’t be.Our mortgage partner, knows that and they will go to the best bank, or will ask quotes to many Spanish banks in order to get you the best quote. They work with all the biggest Spanish banks: BBVA, Bankia, Santander,…
Click on the image bellow and fill the quick form in order to get a free mortgage quote.
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What is a mortgage broker?
A mortgage broker is a financial professional who is helping their clients to find a home loan.
The role of the mortgage broker is to assist the home buyer with the application process.
- Gather information about the client’s need regarding his home loan
- Help to create the financial profile of the customer
- Help to establish the customer borrowing capacity
- Gather information from banks about mortgage conditions
- Suggest the best borrowing options according to his profile
- Match the customer needs with the best corresponding bank products
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Why a mortgage broker will get you the best mortgage quote?
You don’t have to work with a mortgage broker, you can directly ask a mortgage to a bank but there are many advantages of working with a mortgage broker:
- He has the knowledge and the expertise
- He works with many banks
- He knows which banks will have the best offers according to your financial profile/project
- He knows which banks are most aggressive at a certain time
- He knows which banks are most active in a certain region
- He will manage the process and the paperwork
- He will improve the odds of your mortgage request being approved if your profile is close to the “no go”
- He knows the Spanish regulation
- He speaks your language,… you don’t need to speak Spanish
- One contact… many bank offers…
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What rate should you take for your mortgage? Variable or Fixed?
There are a wide range of mortgages available
Most of the banks provide a wide range of mortgage: variable, mixed and fixed rate. Due to the current rate environment, with short-term rates, Euribor, close to 0% and long-term rates very low, borrowers are taking the opportunity to get long-term rates at fixed prices. Before more than 90% of mortgages were issued as variable, nowadays this percentage is lower and 60% of the newly issued mortgages are issued with variable rates while 30% of newly issued mortgages are issued with fixed rates.
Read or detailed article on that subject: How do I choose between fixed and variable rates for a mortgage?
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What are the current mortgages conditions in Spain?
Check our article update monthly with the most recent mortgage interest rates in Spain.
- Mortgage cost in Spain: newly mortgages issued have an interest rate of 2.53%
- Duration of mortgages in Spain: an average length of 25 years.
- Loan to Value on new Spanish mortgage loans: 65% on average
- Percent of newly issued mortgages in Spain with a Loan to Value higher than 80%: 10%
- Average size of the newly issued mortgages in Spain: € 138,000
- Average monthly mortgage cost in Spain per €100.000: €410
Updated as of November 2021
Please note that the mortgage cost is an average. In general, foreigners will get higher rates due to the fact that their assets and incomes are not in Spain but in their home country.
It is always interesting to check the financing conditions for banks:
- 10 Year Bonds: 0.5%
- Euribor 1 Year: -0.5%
You can always find all those data up to date on our table: “Returns and mortgage rates in Spain“
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Check our ultimate mortgage calculator to price your own mortgage
and you will be able to calculate everything for your personal project:
- What are your monthly payments?
- What is your mortgage schedule?
- What is your maximum property budget?
- How much mortgage can I afford in my Spanish home?
- How much money do I need to buy my Spanish second home?
- What is the minimum down payment you will need to have to buy your Spanish property?
What is the cost of a €100,000 mortgage over 10 years?
If you want to go into the details, here is a calculation example we did:As you will see, if you take a mortgage of €100.000 on 10-year with a rate of 3.5%, your monthly payment to reimburse your mortgage will be €989.
Thanks to our Spanish mortgage rate calculator, you can change any number and calculate your monthly reimbursments depending on your own situation.
Summary table of your monthly reimbursements for a €100.000 Mortgage
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What are your real estate investment returns in Spain?
As of November 2021
- Spanish real estate estimated Profitability (Gross rent + capital gain): +7.9%
- Gross rental income in Spain: +3.7%
- Real estate capital gain in Spain – Bank of Spain estimation: +4.2%
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Average mortgage cost in Spain: newly mortgages issued have an interest rate of 2.55%
You can always find all those data up to date on our table: “Returns and mortgage rates in Spain” and read our last article on the subject: “What is your return on your real estate investment in Spain?“
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What is the activity on the Spanish mortgage market in 2020?
333.721 mortgages issued in 2020
In 2020, 333.721 mortgages were issued. This is a 7.6% decrease vs 2019. You should compare that to the number of properties sold in 2020 of 487.000, which means, in our opinion, that the market is not over leveraged. Have a quick look at the table for statistics since 2014. Yes we are far from the high leverage situation we had in 2007.
Follow this link to read our detailed article on the mortgage activity in Spain.
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Are you buying a property in Spain as an investment?
Buy to let?
Our best tip: Don’t forget to take the mortgage when you buy, not after, if you want to reduce the taxes on your rental income thanks to your mortgages costs. So, taking a mortgage will increase your net yield. Of course, take only a mortgage that you could afford even if you have financial problems. -
Looking for a qualitative new build project from reliable developers?
Our other resources on that subject
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- Check our article with the last update on the best mortgage rates in Spain, with the official statistics from the INE, the Spanish statistic office.
- Our ultimate mortgage calculator
- If you want to find a bank in Spain, the 3 biggest are: Santander, BBVA, Bankia / Caixabank and here is the official list from the bank of Spain with all the financial registered institutions.
- Is it easy to get a Spanish mortgage as a foreigner in a post-Covid-19 world?
- How do I choose between fixed and variable rates for a mortgage?
- Check our 8 legal steps to your Spanish property.
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FAQ on mortgages in Spain
Can I get a Spanish mortgage?
It is very easy to get a mortgage in Spain. What are the documents requested?
1.Your Passport / ID for all the applicants
2. Your NIE: “Número de identificación fiscal para extranjeros” or Foreign Resident’s Tax Number.
3. Last 3 paychecks with the contract of employment Proof of incomes/Contract
4. A view on your assets and debts
5. If it’s a new building: the “Deed for new building”
6. The private sale-purchase contract
7. If you have a mortgage at home, land registry information on the property and the mortgage
8. If pensioners: Official proof of annual income.
Read our detailed article on that
Can foreigners get a mortgage in Spain?
Yes, foreigners can get a mortgage up to 70% of the Value of a property.
How long does it take to get a Spanish mortgage?
About 6 weeks. Although, we have to say that since the new law got into effect in August 2019, there is a new 'cooling-off' period of 10 days, so this increases a little bit the timing for getting a mortgage.
Do I need a Spanish bank account to buy a property in Spain?
The obvious answer is yes. You want to finance a property in Spain, you will have taxes, utilities, ... Get it right away. In order to open your bank account, you will need a NIE, see our news on that.
How much can I borrow for a mortgage in Spain?
For your second residence and as a non-fiscal resident, a bank will finance no more than 70 % of the value of your property. If you include 15% of costs, this means that you would need to invest at least 45% of the property value with your own pocket.
What are the costs of buying a house in Spain?
The cost of buying a resale or a newbuild in Spain is between 12 and 15%. Please read our full article on that subject.
What is the interest rate in Spain?
As of October 2019, the average mortgage has an interest rate of 2.50% (vs 2.51% last month). The lowest rate ever is the current rate 2.50%! Read our dedicated article on that subject with the last available data.
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Are you buying your dream property in Spain?
Since we started to invest in Spain in 2012, we have built a network of local real estate experts in Spain and became the one stop shop solution for foreigners looking for help to buy a property in Spain.
Foreigners ourselves, we have built this network first to find the solution for ourselves… then we wanted to share our network and our experience with other foreigners.
In two years, our readership grew to more than 140,000 and are coming from more than 210 countries around the world! We are really pleased with that.
It is cheap and easy to buy a property in Spain if you are assisted by the local experts speaking your language. Check our interesting articles:
- Why do you need independent legal and tax partners for your property acquisition in Spain?
- 6 reasons why a personal real estate shopper in Spain will be very helpful for your property search
- Our top 10 pieces of advice for buying your property in Spain
- Top 8 tips for not wasting money when you buy in Spain
The experts from our network are active in ten fields:
- Property finders
- B&B
- Lawyers
- Tax
- Architects
- Money Transfer
- Mortgage
- Insure your Spanish property
- Property survey
- Renovation
We get many requests flowing in every week as 130.000 foreigners bought a property in Spain in 2022 and the growth is continuing.
Check the feedback we have received lately from our customers:
“Thank you for your help.”
“Your website is really a very interesting source of information.”
“We found the help we wanted for purchasing our property.”
“Thanks to your website, I got the ins and outs of buying a property in Spain.”
How did we help our customers during the last months?
Our activity is strong and we can’t update this page regularly as we have to manage the requests coming in. We receive the most requests from England but actually they really come from all over the world. This is why we love it so much.
What are the services people are looking for? Property finders in Spain, mortgage financing thanks to our partnership with a mortgage broker negotiating with all the biggest banks in Spain, legal and tax advice and currency hedging. We started our partnership for your holiday home insurance in Spain in 2019. Last but not least, we have a survey partner if you need any technical review of a property before buying it.
Here is a quick overview of some requests we got in during the last months:
We got close to 300 Requests in 2022!
Here are a few samples of how we helped our customers in 2022:
- A couple from America is looking to invest in Valencia or Barcelona and find their future retirement home
Region: Valencia / Barcelona
Requests:
-Get in touch with our property hunter in the region of Valencia and our property hunter in the region of Barcelona
–Find a lawyer in Valencia and a property lawyer in Barcelona speaking English to assist with the purchase of the property in Spain. May I buy a property in Spain?
–How to finance my Spanish property? as I want to keep my current property for 5 more years before retiring.
–How to hedge currency risk while I purchase my property in Spain as I am American?
- A young manager from Soudan is looking for a new life in Spain.
Region: no precise idea: Valencia / Barcelona ?
Requests:
–How to get a Golden Visa for Spain?
–Find a lawyer in Valencia and a property lawyer in Barcelona speaking English to assist with my Visa application the purchase of the property in Spain
- A couple from Belgium is looking to buy a family house in the Costa Brava
Region: Costa Brava
Requests:
-Get in touch with our property hunter in the Costa Brava region
- A couple from South Africa is looking to invest in Barcelona and find their future home
Region: Barcelona
Requests:
-Get in touch with our property hunter in the region of Barcelona
– Find a property lawyer in Barcelona speaking English to assist with the purchase of the property in Spain.
– A tax adviser in Barcelona to review my tax situation with the property
–How to finance my Spanish property? as I want to keep my current property for 5 more years before retiring.
–How to hedge currency risk while I purchase my property in Spain as I am Not European?
- A Dutch couple is looking to invest in Valencia for a holiday home close to the beach
Region: Valencia
Requests:
-Get in touch with our property hunter in the region of Valencia
–Find a lawyer in Valencia speaking English to assist with the purchase of the property in Spain.
–How to finance my Spanish property?
- A Luxembourg real estate investor is looking to invest in Madrid for rental income.
Region: Madrid
Requests:
-Get in touch with our property hunter in the region of Madrid.
-Get in contact with a local partner for a mortgage in Spain, get a better understanding of the minimum down payment needed to buy a property in Spain.
Example of customers’ other requests:
- A customer from Belgium found his holiday home in Andalusia and wanted to make an official bid with a lawyer
Our tip: never make an offer or sign before your lawyer saw the offer.
Region: Andalusia, Costa de Almeria
Requests:
-Get in touch with our property lawyer in the region of Costa de Almeria
-Check all the paperwork
- A couple from America looking to retire in the Valencian Community in 2019
Region: Valencia, Valencian Community
Requests:
-Get in touch with our property hunter in the region of Valencia
–Find a lawyer in Valencia speaking English to assist with the purchase of the property in Spain.
–How to get a mortgage in Spain as a foreigner?
–How to hedge currency risk while I purchase my property in Spain?
- An Australian couple looking to get the Golden Visa in Spain and buy a property in Barcelona
Region: Barcelona, Catalonia
Requests:
-Get in touch with our property hunter in Barcelona
–Find a lawyer to assist with the property purchase and with the Visa procedure.
–Money Transfer/currency risk: the purchaser needs to exchange Australia Dollars into Euros
- An English couple looking to know how to proceed to get a mortgage in the Valencian Community
Region: Valencia, Valencian Community
Requests:
-Understand how to get a mortgage in Spain as a foreigner
- A customer from England toured Spain during a full month looking for a horse-property to retire in Spain and found it in the region of Tarragona.
Region: Tarragona, Costa Daurada
Requests:
-Get in touch with our property lawyer in the region of Tarragona
-Find an architect in the Costa Daurada for assisting with a first survey of the property
–Money Transfer and currency hedging: the purchaser is from England and needs to exchange Sterlings into Euros
- A customer from Denmark is looking to buy a luxury property in Barcelona as a second home
Region: Barcelona, Costa de Barcelona
Requests:
-Get in touch with our property hunter in Barcelona
-Learn more about the legal and tax aspects of purchasing a property in Spain as a foreigner
- A Saudi investor had a budget to invest in a property in Madrid for rental income.
Region: Madrid
Requests:
-Get in touch with our property hunter in the region of Madrid.
-Get in contact with a local partner for a mortgage in Spain, get a better understanding of the minimum down payment needed to buy a property in Spain.
- A Dutch looking to retire in Alicante
Region: Alicante, Costa Blanca
Requests:
-Get in touch with our local property lawyer in the region of Denia
-Get in contact with a local partner for a mortgage, get a better understanding of the minimum down payment needed to buy a property in Spain.
- An institutional investor looking to invest in Madrid and Barcelona
- A Dutch looking to retire in Barcelona
Region: Barcelona, Costa de Barcelona
Requests:
-Get in touch with our local property lawyer in the region of Barcelona
-Understand the aspects regarding the Spanish NIE, why do I need it as a foreigner?
- A Brittish looking to retire in 6 months in Spain
Region: Many regions
Requests:
-Where can I find the most for my money?
-Rent my property 6 months per year to get some revenue
- A customer from Switzerland looking to buy in Andalusia
Region: Andalusia, Mijas
Requests:
-Get in touch with our local property lawyer in Andalusia
-Get in touch with our property hunter in the Andalusia
-Get in contact with a local partner in Spain for a mortgage
- Another customer from Switzerland looking to buy a second home in the old city centre of Girona
Region: Girona, Costa Brava
Request:
-Get in touch with our property hunter in the Costa Brava
So don’t hesitate, ask us, ask our property experts in Spain.
5 Reasons why you should work with our experts?
- We work with the best local professionals having the highest standards and speaking your language!
- We do the follow-up with our customers. We want to be sure that they are happy with the service provided.
- We ask our partners to provide the best service at a competitive price.
- Our partners are part of our network and want to stay partners with us: they will continue to do everything to remain part of our network.
- We confirm every year if the partners remain members of our network.
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Congratulations, you found your Spanish dream property!
What is the cost of buying a property in Spain?
First question is:
- Is it a new-build property?
- Is it a resale?
Depending on your answer the cost will be slightly different but a good rule of thumb is 14%.
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The cost of buying a New-build property in Spain: +/- 14%
- VAT =10%
- Property registration fees = 1.5%
- Lawyer between 1 and 2%:
- Other costs: Notary, stamps,…
The cost of buying a new build property in Spain
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The cost of buying a Resale property in Spain: will be between 10 and 14%
- Transfer Tax = 6 to 10% at the general tax rate (but you have reduced rates in certain cases). This amount depends on which Spanish region this property is located.
- Property registration fees = 1.5%
- Lawyer between 1 and 2%
- Other costs: Notary, stamps,…
The cost of buying a resale property in Spain
Don’t miss What is the legal due diligence for your Spanish property?
Do you need a property lawyer or a tax advisor to assist you in Spain? Find a Spanish property lawyer in our network.
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Other costs to take into account
- Banking costs: Usually a percentage of the amount wired + cost of holding an account
- This could be very important if you don’t have a Euro account and need to convert your currency like Pound, Dolar, Yuan, Shekel, Ruble,… up to 3%
- Our Tip: You have companies specialized in wiring funds internationally working with segregated accounts at the major international banks:
1. You can lock a currency level
=> you will know the commission BEFORE wiring the money
=> you will know the level at which you will convert your currency in Euros BEFORE wiring the money
=> you will know the exact amount you need to wire in your local currency BEFORE wiring the funds
2. You wire the money in your currency
3. The company will wire the money in Euros in Spain on your Spanish account (Don’t forget your NIE, read our earlier paper on that) , your lawyer account,…
- Mortgage costs:
- Bank valuation of the property = +/- 750€
- Mortgage deed = +/- 750€
- Banking costs: Usually a percentage of the amount wired + cost of holding an account
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- Real Estate agent fee: Here is the good news you were waiting for: the seller is paying this one 😉 in general.
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All those information are from reliable sources. We advise you to check those with your fiscal and legal agent in order to get all those costs up to date and adjusted to your specific situation.
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FAQ on the Cost of buying a property in Spain
Is buying property in Spain a good idea?
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How much is property purchase tax in Spain?
The cost of buying a property in Spain is between 10 and 15% depending on if it is a resale or a new build and where the property is located. Read our article for more on that.
Can I get residency in Spain if I buy a house?
In order to get residency in Spain, there are certain conditions attached to it (income, activity, nationality,...) So if you want to live in Spain and work in Spain, check with a lawyer. The Golden Visa could be the way to go as well. Read our article on that.
Do I need a Spanish bank account to buy a property in Spain?
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Is it easy to get a Spanish mortgage as a foreigner in a post-Covid-19 world?
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Of course, mortgage financing is one of those service and is one for which we see a lot of activity.
I don’t need a mortgage, why should I take one?
We hear that a lot, “I don’t need a mortgage, I pay cash”. Why should you take a mortgage? There are many reasons:
- Interest rates are very low
- It is easier (and less expensive) to get a loan while buying a house rather than get a loan, let’s say, to start a business
- You can get up to 70% of the value of the property as a foreigner
- Buying a rental property? This means that you have to pay taxes in Spain on it as you are taxed on your net income. If you get a mortgage, you will have some mortgage costs that will be deductible from your gross income.
Is it easy to get a mortgage in Spain as a foreigner?
It is easy to get financing in Spain: here are the three main rules:
- Less than 70% of the value of the property (loan to value)
- You should earn 3 times more than the monthly payments for your mortgage
- Start the process early so that you can get your purchase done quicker once your found your dream property as the agreement process will take more time than before
Your offer will be valid for 3 months and you can ask for a renewal if needed: it will be easier to get rather than start from scratch.
Read our complete guide on that subject: Your definitive guide to your Spanish mortgage. How to get the best rates?
How to proceed as a foreigner and benefit from the Spanish real estate opportunities?
Don’t miss our easy to read guide, you will learn as well what are “The ideal Spanish property for foreigners in a post-Covid-19 world“
What are the latest financing trends at Spanish banks since Corona started?
Here is some feedback we get from the market and from our local partners:
- As we reported earlier on, Real estate agents are back at work
- Activity is back and strong. Check our Spanish real estate outlook for 2022.
- Mortgage activity was very low in 2020 but rebounded in 2021 after lock downs got finished.
- The banks have spoken about increasing rates to recover their losses due to COVID-19 but aside from one of the main banks, we haven’t really seen this yet
- The banks are working as normal
- Bankers are working from home so the process takes a little longer but approvals and completions are still going ahead
- Valuation companies are still visiting properties and up until recently, we’ve seen no change in valuations. It’s too soon to tell but our partner had its first down valuation due to COVID-19. Valuation are done by banks in order to provide you the mortgage. As reported earlier, the central bank of Spain issued warning in March 2020 regarding the valorisation of houses as reported in the Spanish newspaper “Expansion” (Spanish).
- Notaries are back at work as usual
- Some investors are buying off-plan but most buyers want to visit the properties after the travel ban has been lifted
- You can ask for a mortgage to finance both the purchase and the renovation within the same mortgage
We noticed ourselves that customers are back from all over the world and our site traffic is back to its highs.
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Don’t hesitate to ask our partners if they have special promotion as they do from time to time.
What are current financing conditions?
Have a quick look at our monthly report with the latest numbers: Find the best Spanish mortgage rates
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Your ultimate Spanish mortgage calculator: What is the cost of your Spanish Mortgage?
The Spanish housing market post covid
As we wrote in our earlier papers: the taste of buyers will change due to Coronavirus:
This concludes our report, if you want to check any of our report on the Coronavirus and its impact on the Spanish Real Estate: our in-depth analysis of the Spanish Housing Market post-Covid-19.
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