Financing Conditions for Property Acquisition

Learn about the general financing conditions practiced in Portugal

Financing Characteristics in Portugal

Financing conditions in Portugal depend on several factors, including the type of property you are acquiring and your personal situation. In all cases, CAFIMO accompanies you and helps you obtain the best possible conditions.

Key Conditions

Discover the general financing conditions in Portugal

Financing Ratio (LTV)
90%Primary residence
80%Second home / Investment
70%Non-EU foreign residents
Some of our banking partners allow up to 80% financing for non-EU residents.
Loan Duration
40 yearsPrimary residence
30 yearsSecond home
75-80 yearsMaximum age at loan end
Some banks may allow exceptions up to 80 years.
Debt-to-Income Ratio
45-50%Maximum debt ratio

Banks analyze your income and expenses to ensure your monthly payments do not exceed this threshold.

Credit insurance

With the bank or externally through CAFIMO for better conditions.

We Work With the Best Banks

Novo Banco
CGD
EuroBic
BPI CaixaBank
Santander
Bankinter
Banco CTT
EuroBic Grupo ABANCA
UCI
Crédito Agrícola
What documents are required?

Passport or Identity Card, Portuguese Tax Identification Number (NIF), latest tax declaration, proof of savings, bank statements, employment contract and payslips or any document that can justify your professional activity.

Notarial costs range between 5% and 10% of the purchase price in Portugal. They include IMT (Municipal Property Transfer Tax), IS (Stamp Duty, 0.8% of the purchase price), ISUC (Stamp Duty on Credit Use, 0.6% of the financed amount) and bank and notary costs of approximately €1,500 to €2,000.

Buying in Portugal requires a minimum of 10% down payment in addition to acquisition costs.

Absolutely not, CAFIMO has teams of intermediaries who speak French, English, Portuguese, Spanish.

Absolutely, living abroad is not a restriction. It will only have an impact on the mortgage characteristics.

We have developed many partnerships with Portuguese banks to adapt financing research to our clients' situation. We work notably with: Crédito Agrícola, Novo Banco, CGD – Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Banco BPI, Bankinter, Eurobic, Santander, BancoCTT, Abanca, UCI, among others.

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Emily Johnson is a highly respected investment strategist with over 15 years of experience in the financial sector. Specializing in portfolio management and long-term investment planning, she is dedicated to helping businesses and individuals achieve their financial goals. Emily employs a strategic and personalized approach, tailoring investment solutions to each client’s unique financial needs. Her commitment to delivering results and promoting financial growth makes her a key member of our team, guiding clients toward sustainable and profitable investments.

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Goldman Sachs
JP Morgan
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CAFIMO

CAFIMO supports Portuguese and international clients in their real estate financing projects in Portugal. We work with multinational clients, earning their income in Portugal or abroad, and structure tailored solutions in credit and insurance, with rigour, discretion and a high level of service. In nearly 5 years, we have supported over 2,000 clients, financed more than half a billion euros and built a network of over 15 partners.

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