How it works?
How the Mortgage Process Works in Portugal for Foreign Buyers
Simulation & Budgeting
The process begins with a mortgage simulation. This gives you an idea of how much you can borrow, what your monthly payments might look like, and the overall affordability based on your financial situation.
Document Collection
You’ll need to gather personal and financial documents (such as proof of income, tax returns, bank statements, and identification). These will be used to assess your eligibility for financing in Portugal.
Financial Viability Analysis
Banks review your information to evaluate your capacity to repay the loan. This step ensures that the mortgage fits your income, expenses, and long-term financial stability.
Bank Proposals
Once your profile is approved, different banks present their mortgage offers. Each proposal will vary in terms of interest rates, conditions, and repayment options.
Guidance & Decision
A meeting is usually arranged to walk you through the proposals, explain the fine print, and help you choose the option that best suits your needs.
Opening a Bank Account
After selecting a bank, you’ll need to open an account there. This account will be used to manage the mortgage payments and related expenses.
Property Appraisal
The chosen bank arranges for the property to be evaluated. The appraisal confirms the market value of the home and ensures it aligns with the mortgage request.
Final Deed (Escritura)
The process concludes with the signing of the deed (“Escritura”) before a notary. This step finalizes the property purchase and officially transfers ownership to you.
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FAQs
Find clear and reliable answers to your most important questions about credit and financial solutions. At Maxfinance, we make the Credit Intermediation process simple, transparent and easy to understa
Credit Intermediation is a regulated financial service that connects clients with banks and financial institutions.
At Maxfinance, we analyse your financial profile and identify the best credit solutions, offering independent, transparent and personalised support tailored to your needs.
Using Maxfinance’s Credit Intermediation services provides several advantages:
- Access to competitive credit conditions through partnerships with multiple banks and financial institutions;
- Time savings, as we manage the entire credit process, from analysis to negotiation and documentation;
- Independent and specialised advice, ensuring informed financial decisions;
- Ongoing support throughout all stages of the credit application, including more complex situations.
Yes.
Maxfinance’s Credit Intermediation services are completely free for clients. Our remuneration is paid by partner financial institutions only when a credit agreement is successfully completed.
Through its Credit Intermediation services, Maxfinance can assist with a wide range of credit solutions, including:
- Home loans
- Personal loans
- Car loans
- Credit cards
- Insurance solutions, leasing, renting and business financing
Contact Maxfinance to explore the available options and find the credit solution best suited to your financial profile.
Complementary information to the Credit Intermediation activity
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Civil Liability
Mortgage Credit
251925 - Hiscox, S.A. – Sucursal em Portugal
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Consumer Credit
2519249 - Hiscox, S.A. Sucursal em Portugal
Valid from until
Lenders with a binding agreement
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ABANCA PORTUGAL S.A.
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BANKINTER, SA - SUCURSAL EM PORTUGAL
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BBVA Instituição Financeira de Crédito S.A.
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CAIXA GERAL DE DEPÓSITOS, SA
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Cofidis
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BANCO CTT, SA
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NOVO BANCO, SA
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BANCO SANTANDER TOTTA, SA
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UNION DE CRÉDITOS INMOBILIÁRIOS, S.A., ESTABLECIMIENTO FINANCIERO DE CRÉDITO (SOCIEDAD UNIPERSONAL) - SUCURSAL EM PORTUGAL
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UNICRE - INSTITUIÇÃO FINANCEIRA DE CRÉDITO, SA
Conflict Resolution Centres
- CACCL – centroarbitragemlisboa.pt
- CNIACC - https://www.cniacc.pt/pt/
Value restriction
The Credit Intermediary is forbidden from receiving or delivering any sums related to the formation, execution and early performance of credit agreements, under the terms of article 46 of Decree-Law no. 81-C/2017 of 07 July on the Legal Framework of Credit Intermediaries.
Supervisory Entity
Credit Intermediation activity is subject to supervision by the Bank of Portugal (website: www.bportugal.pt )
Mortgage and consumer credit related services
- Presentation or proposal of consumer credit agreements
- Consumer support, by carrying out preparatory acts or other pre-contractual management work in relation to credit agreements which have not been presented or proposed by them
- Conclusion of credit agreements with consumers on behalf of creditors
- Consultancy services
Make a complaint
In the event of a complaint, it must be submitted in the following ways:
- By filling in the complaints booklet, available at www.livroreclamacoes.pt
- Directly to the Bank of Portugal, by letter or via the website www.livroreclamacoes.pt
- Complaints can also be made in person at the company's address.