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Garantia pública para 100% do crédito compromete critério da taxa de esforço
Housing Credit Acquisition

Public guarantee for 100% of credit compromises the debt-to-income ratio criterion.

The new measure of support for young people will make it easier to purchase property with credit for those who do not have savings for a down payment, but will increase the monthly payments and, consequently, the burden rate of borrowers.

09 Dec 20243 min

Comprar ou arrendar casa: Taxa de esforço das famílias portuguesas aumentou
House Purchase

Buy or rent a house: Effort rate of Portuguese families has increased.

The indicator measuring the effort of Portuguese families to support housing payments was higher in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year. Read the numbers, then.

13 Aug 20242 min

Taxa de esforço das famílias aumenta para comprar e arrendar casa. Como baixar?
Housing Credit Acquisition

Household effort rate increases to buy and rent a house. How to lower it?

The effort of families to buy and rent a house increased compared to the same period last year. Understand the increase and how you can lower the effort rate.

03 Jul 20243 min

Portugueses consideram que nível de vida vai piorar: Como se precaver?
Mortgage Credit Renegotiation

Portuguese citizens believe the standard of living will worsen: How to prepare?

According to Eurobarometer, 83% of the Portuguese respondents believe that their standard of living will worsen by 2024. So, how can one protect themselves from this prediction if they have insurance and loans?

03 Jan 20243 min

Tenho um crédito habitação. Posso contratar outro crédito?
Housing Credit Acquisition

I have a home loan. Can I take out another loan?

One of the most common questions that arises after taking out a loan is whether you can take out another for a different project. For example, a house and a car are usually among the most important projects, and many need financing to acquire both. But how can you know if you have the financial capacity for both?

09 Nov 20235 min

Crédito habitação: BdP alivia teste de esforço exigido aos mutuários
Housing Credit Acquisition

Mortgage credit: BdP eases stress test required for borrowers.

Looking to hire a home loan? We have good news for you: The Bank of Portugal (BdP) has eased one of the requirements imposed on clients, making it easier to access this type of financing. Understand what changes in the stress test required by banks in this article.

17 Oct 20233 min

Pessoa a calcular a taxa de esforço
Housing Credit Acquisition

Effort rate: What is this concept and how is it calculated?

The effort rate is one of the concepts in mortgage credit. In short, the effort rate assesses whether you have the ability to meet the installments of a loan. But what does this concept mean and how is it calculated?

11 Aug 20239 min

Glossário do crédito habitação
Housing Credit Acquisition

Housing credit glossary

Are you going to apply for a mortgage to buy your home? Know that, throughout the process, you may come across expressions that can be confusing. We have prepared a glossary about mortgage credit to help you know everything.

11 Aug 202310 min

Segundo crédito habitação: Como funciona?
Housing Credit Acquisition

Second home loan: How does it work?

Buying a vacation home to invest or rent through a second home loan is possible. But in which cases is it allowed and how does a secondary housing loan work?

10 Aug 20233 min