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Outline of main mortgage conditions.

Mortgage Type

Euro mortgage - Interest and capital repayment.

Maximum Loan Amount

Up to 85%* of the net purchase price for loans of €75,000 or more and 80%* for lower amounts.
*subject to valuation and depending on your country of residence.

Minimum Purchase Price

€62,500

The property must be habitable. Some works may need to be financed by UCB depending on the results of the valuation.

Minimum Loan Amount

€50,000

Valuation

Arranged by UCB at no expense to the borrower.

Term

Between 7 and 25 years.

Payment method

Monthly direct debit from a bank account in France. Preferential conditions available for transfer of funds from the UK to France (service subject to conditions).

Life assurance

Life assurance is mandatory. Arrangements may be made through UCB.

Security

First legal charge on the French property.

Purpose of loan

Residential property purchase (main residence, second home, property to be let). Construction of a new property, re-mortgage, and home improvement loan.

Lending area

Mainland France.

Arrangement fee

1 % of the loan amount (minimum €700, maximum €1,500).

UCB mortgages ace subject to conditions and acceptance of the mortgage application by LJCBand the insurance company. Conditions applicable at date of publication subject to change at any time by UCB without notice.
YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR OTHER LOAN SECURED ON IT.
THE STERLING EQUIVALENT OF YOUR LIABILITY UNDER A FOREIGN CURRENCY MORTGAGE MAY BE INCREASED BY EXCHANGE RATE MOVEMENTS.
Mortgages require a charge on your property and are subject to status and valuation. Only available to persons aged 18 or over. Written quotations available upon request.
WE REQUIRE THE PROPERTY AND CONTENTS TO BE INSURED, AND LIFE ASSURANCE IS ALSO REQUIRED.

 
 
 
 
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