"The Right of Choice" Housing / Mortgage Loan

Our Offer

Housing and mortgage loans from Fibank with new even better conditions!

Take advantage of:

  • Interest of 3.01%;

  • Bonus: When approved for a mortgage loan, you can also take advantage of a pre-approved debit card overdraft in the amount of up to 3 of your wages, at 0% annual interest for the first year.
  • Special offer when refinancing a mortgage loan from another bank: Fibank, depending on the individual credit rating of the borrower, will pay the due expenses for notary and state fees related to establishing a mortgage, in the amount of up to BGN 1,200.
  • Unlimited amount of the loan and financing up to 90% of the market value of the property;
  • Pre-approved credit card.
Ask our consultants for your individual terms!

With the "Right of Choice" housing/mortgage loan you have the opportunity of:

  • Buy or build your new home;

  • Satisfy other financial needs.

  • Reduce monthly credit costs by refinancing your existing obligations;
  • Renovating an existing or a new home;

Loan Parameters:

Loan purpose:
  • purchase of property

  • current needs

  • refinancing loan obligations
  • repair and finishing works
Special offer:When refinancing a mortgage loan from another bank: Fibank, depending on the individual credit rating of the borrower, will pay the due expenses for notary and state fees related to establishing a mortgage, in the amount of up to BGN 1,200*
Loan currency:BGN, EUR
Loan amount:

No limitation

Repayment term:Up to 35 years (420 months);
Repayment method:in equal monthly installments
Lending percentage with a bank loan:

up to 90% of the market value of the property

Collateral:

Mortgage on the following properties on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria:

  • purchases or other property located in a residential or administrative building; administrative and commercial areas;
  • regulated land plot;
  • agricultural land up to 6 (sixth) category
Interest rate:

of 3.01%, variable annual interest rate formed on the basis of SBIR* + allowance.

*SBIR - savings-based interest rate is a reference interest rate calculated for each individual type of currency according to the methodology announced by the Bank.

Loan negotiation fee:

According to the current Tariff of fees and commissions of FIB AD.

The fee is due no later than the first repayment installment on the loan.

Property appraisal:

The property appraisal serving as collateral is carried out at the borrower's expense by an independent property appraiser external to the Bank, entered in the register of independent appraisers maintained by the Chamber of Independent Appraisers, and confirmed by an internal appraiser of the Bank. (see Tariff - Licensed Asset Appraisals).

Characteristics of the interest rate, possible consequences:

The specified minimum interest rates are applicable to borrowers who meet the Bank's requirements, for the entire period of validity of the loan agreement, do not have a delay in paying any amount due on the loan for a period longer than 30 days and simultaneously use all additional interest discounts as follows:

  • 1.00% when transferring the declared income to a current account in the bank;
  • 0.25% when using a Visa/MasterCard credit card issued by the bank, active electronic banking and at least one utility payment registered in electronic banking;
  • 0.20% when using "Peace of mind with FiHealth" insurance;
  • 0.10% when using a bank package and electronic banking 

The annual interest rate is determined depending on the individual credit rating of each borrower.

The interest owed by the borrower is paid periodically in the amount and at the maturity dates detailed in the repayment schedule, which is an integral part of the loan agreement.Changes to the repayment schedule and repayment installment may occur:

  • in the event of a change in the interest rate applicable under the agreement as a result of a change in what was declared by the borrower or in the event of discontinuing the use of any of the products and services as a condition taken into account when forming the initially agreed interest rate;
  • in the event of a change in the SBIR in an amount where the amount of the monthly interest payable exceeds the agreed amount of the repayment installment according to the effective repayment schedule;
  • in case of partial early repayment of the loan.
Example:

Example:

- if the loan amount is BGN 150,000;

- repayment term 360 months;

- annual interest rate: 3.01% variable annual interest rate, formed on the basis of SBIR + allowance.

According to the specified parameters of the loan and assuming that the loan is fully utilized, the loan applicant receives the declared income on an account with the Bank, uses "My Choice Online" package program, has a credit card, active electronic banking and at least one utility payment registered in electronic banking and has signed for "Peace of Mind with Fihealth" insurance ", the loan applicant shall pay each month on the date of the month specified by them (installment due date):

  • 360 equal monthly installments each with an approximate amount of BGN 636.84
  • The total amount owed by the borrower is BGN 246 673.79
  • APR on the loan is 3.77%.
• The cost of the APR includes costs for an annual credit card fee in the amount of BGN 45, a loan negotiating fee in the amount of BGN 500, a monthly fee for "My Choice Online" banking package in the amount of BGN 5.99, as well as an annual premium under "Peace of Mind with FiHealth" insurance in the amount of 5.05‰.
Possible additional costs of the loan:

Additional costs payable under the loan agreement, which are not known to the Bank and which are not included in the total costs of the loan:

  • the relevant notary fees due for establishing a mortgage in favor of the Bank;
  • the relevant notary and state fees due for renewal and cancellation of the collateral established in favor of the Bank;
  • cost of property appraisal;
  • costs for insurance of the property subject to collateral for the duration of the loan agreement.
Conditions related to early repayment of the loan:

In the event that the borrower wishes to exercise their right to early repayment of part or all of their obligations under the loan agreement, they shall submit an express written application to the Bank, containing the amount of the early repayment amount and the date on which they wish to repay the same amount.

A commission for early repayment in the amount of 1% of the early repayment amounts on the loan is due when the loan is repaid before the payment of 12 monthly repayment installments from its utilization. In the case of repayment after this period, the commission for early repayment is not due.

In case of early partial repayment, one of the following options is allowed at the borrower's choice:

  • reducing the amount of the repayment installment and maintaining the deadline for repaying the loan;
  • reducing the deadline for repaying the loan and keeping the amount of repayment installment on the loan;
  • a combination of the two options mentioned above.
Possible consequences in the event of non-compliance:

Payments that are due but not made on time due to a lack of funds on the borrower's current account with the Bank shall be considered overdue, and for the time of delay the borrower shall pay a compensation for delay (penalty surcharge) on the amount of the overdue amount. The compensation for delay is in the amount of the statutory interest.

In the event that the borrower fails to fulfill any of their obligations under the loan agreement or the loan is declared to be due in full and ahead of schedule, the Bank shall have the right to be satisfied by all collaterals at the same time or by only one or several of them in the order provided by law, and according to the type of liability chosen by the borrower, specified in the loan agreement.
Deadline for accepting the loan offer:

The borrower has a period of 14 (fourteen) days from the receipt of a draft loan agreement to decide on its conclusion.

The borrower has a period of 14 (fourteen) days from the receipt of a draft loan agreement to decide on its conclusion.

* The special offer for refinancing a mortgage loan is applicable, provided that the loan is granted by First Investment Bank AD, without the mediation of a third party and the borrower has a high individual credit rating. In case of full or partial early repayment of the loan, before the expiration of 36 months, counted from the date of signing the loan agreement, the Bank shall be reimbursed for the expenses paid by it.


SBIR - "Savings-based interest rate" is a reference interest rate calculated for each individual type of currency according to a methodology announced by the Bank, used as a basis for calculating the variable interest rate on the loan applicable to the Agreement. The interest mark-up is calculated according to the individual credit rating of each borrower. In individual cases, the specific financing conditions determined by the Bank may differ from the amounts indicated above.


Additional services for the offered loan:

InsuranceProvide additional security and financial stability for you and your family in case of unforeseen events. For Fibank customers only, there is an opportunity to conclude "Peace of mind with FiHealth" insurance for the protection of loan.
Overdraft(flexible repayment schedule)

You can plan and achieve your plans with maximum flexibility and repay your obligations according to your financial abilities. You have the option to use the already paid amounts again.

The overdraft period is minimum 1 year, and maximum 5 years from the date of conclusion of the loan agreement, after which the loan is repaid in equal monthly repayments, according to the repayment schedule.

During the overdraft period, compliance with the terms and conditions for payment of the interest due under the loan agreement does not lead to the payment of the total amount of the loan.

* The choice of services is not a mandatory condition for using the loan. Additional services are requested when applying for a loan.

Application Procedure

You can apply for a Loan in one of the following ways:

You can apply for a Loan from Fibank  if you are:

  • If you are legally capable natural person, a Bulgarian citizen;
  • You work under employment or equalized relation for an indefinite period or under contract for management and control, or you are a freelancer.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to apply for a Loan from Fibank, it is necessary:

  1. In Fibank branch at your choice to complete "Loan Request" and to enclose thereto the documents specified in the form or further required by the credit specialist;
  2. An inspection of the property shall be conducted and market assessment shall be prepared to be paid by the borrower;
  3. If the request is approved:
  • loan agreement shall be signed;
  • mortgage shall be registered on the property - the borrower shall pay all notary and state fees for the registration of the mortgage;
  • after registration of the mortgage Property insurance shall be provided.



Documents

Documental proof of the income of the borrower/co-borrower:

  1. A Certificate for the net income during the last six months of the borrower/co-borrower;
  2. Other documentation proving the income of the borrower-co-borrower -  Annual Tax Declaration for the personal income tax, copies of civil contracts, lease contracts, etc;
  3. Copies of loan, overdraft, leasing, warrant contracts, etc. as well as the actual status of the debt as of the moment.

Documentation for the real estate that will be used as collateral for the loan:

  1. Copy of the ownership instrument on the real estate that will be used as collateral security for the loan;
  2. Certificate of tax assessment of the property that will be used as collateral security for the loan under Article 264 para. 1 of the Tax-Insurance Procedure Code;
  3. Certificate, issued by the Registry Agency for the presence/lack of burdens, established on the real estate that will be used as collateral security for the loan;
  4. Actual sketch of the property (required if there is ownership of a yard) issued not more then 6 months earlier.

Personal documents of the owners of the real estate in case they are different from the borrower/co-borrower:

  1. Copy of the identity cards of the owners of the property that will be used as collateral for the loan;
  2. Certificate for the presence/lack of tax obligations under Article 87, para. 6 of the Tax-Insurance Procedure Code of property owners;
  3. Certificate of the marital status of the property owner/s:
  • If the owner/s is/are married –a  Certificate of Marital Status of one of the owners and a copy of the Certificate of Civic Marriage;
  • If the owner/s is/are not married – a Certificate of Marital Status;
  • if the owner/s is/are divorced – a Certificate of  Marital Status and a copy of the court decision for the marriage dissolution;

If the real estate, which is the subject of the deal is acquired by descent, by donation or before the marriage and the owner is married, then it is mandatory to provide a Declaration – Consent, signed by the owner’s spouse under Art. 26 of the Family Code for sale of family home.