Pre-qualification letter
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What is a pre-qualification letter?
When you need to buy a property, a pre-qualification letter is something you need. It is a confirmation from us at the bank of how much you can borrow and buy a property for, whether it is a house, flat or cabin.
When you apply for financing at DNB, we base our assessment on your financial situation and provide you with proof showing what you can actually afford. With the financing certificate in place, you can therefore attend property viewings and submit offers with peace of mind.
The financing certificate can be found in online and mobile banking, and includes among other things:
- Maximum purchase price you can buy a property for.
- How much equity you have.
- How large a loan you can receive from us, and what it will cost you each month.
- Overview of when the financing certificate expires – it is valid for six months and can be renewed if you need more time.
Price Example Green Mortgage
Nominal floating interest rate from 5.24%, annual percentage rate of charge (APRC) from 5.44%. Annuity loan NOK 2 000 000 o/25 years with monthly payment NOK 12 038. The total amount payable would be NOK 3 614 590 made up of the loan amount plus interest of NOK 1 614 590.
Why you need a pre-qualification letter
When you are searching for a new home, the financing certificate should be the first step in your home-buying journey.
- You will know how much you can spend on a property and be ready to make an offer when the right home comes along. This prevents you from missing out on the property you want to bid on because you had to spend time applying for financing first.
- You gain peace of mind knowing that your financing is in order and that your finances can handle the property purchase. In other words, you know what you can afford.
- You can make an offer on the property without a financing contingency. This reassures the seller and estate agent that you are a serious buyer, which is an advantage if there are multiple bidders interested in the same property.
- The financing certificate is valid for six months and can be easily renewed. Even if you have not yet found the property you want to buy, it pays to have everything ready.
How much financing can I get?
How much you receive in your pre-qualification letter depends on your financial situation – that is, your income, debt and equity.
This must also be considered in relation to the rules for mortgage, because the financing certificate ultimately shows how much you can borrow for your home purchase. This means, among other things, that you can usually borrow a maximum of five times your annual income, and that your finances must be able to withstand Interest rate changes, and that you provide at least 10% equity for the home purchase.
However, remember that there are exceptions to the regulations for how much you can receive in pre-qualification letter: for example Ung (Young Adults) billion, which helps more young people enter the housing market without the full equity, or With help from a guarantor.
The best way to find out how much you can get in a pre-qualification letter is to actually submit an application. You can also Test your borrowing capacity to get a quick indication.
How to apply for a pre-qualification letter
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