"The Right of Choice" Housing / Mortgage Loan

Our proposal

Promotional housing loan "Right to choose"

 

We offer you to take advantage of:

  • Promotional interest rate of 2.74%;;
  • Unlimited amount of the loan and financing up to 90% of the market value of the property;
  • 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.
  • 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 monthly salaries, at 0% annual interest for the first year.
  • The promotional conditions are valid for loan applications submitted until 30.11.2024.

* 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 thereby.

Ask our consultants about your individual conditions!

With a housing/mortgage loan "Right to choose" you have the opportunity to:

  • Purchase or build your new home;
  • Renovating an existing or new home;
  • Reduce monthly loan costs by refinancing your existing obligations;
  • Meet other financial needs.
Loan parameters

Loan parameters

Loan currency:
Loan currency:BGN, EUR
Loan amount:No limitation on amount
Repayment term:

up to 35 years (420 months);

Method of repayment:in equal monthly installments
Percentage of financing:up to 90% of the market value of the property
Collateral:

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

  • the purchased property or other property located in a residential, administrative or commercial building;
  • regulated land plot;
agricultural land up to 6 (sixth) category
Interest rate:
  • from 2.74%, variable annual interest rate, formed on the basis of SBIR* + allowance, depending on the individual credit rating of each borrower, upon fulfillment of the following conditions:
  • transfer of the declared income to a current account with the bank,
  • use of a Visa/MasterCard credit card issued by the bank, active electronic banking and registered at least one utility payment in electronic banking;
  • use of a bank package;
  • use of "Peace of Mind with FiHealth" insurance;

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

Property appraisal:The appraisal of the property serving as collateral shall be carried out at the borrower's expense by an independent real estate 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).
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.
Characteristics of the interest rate, possible consequences:

The indicated minimum interest rates are applicable to borrowers who meet the Bank's requirements, for the entire period of validity of the loan agreement, have no 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% for receiving the declared income on a current account with the Bank;
  • 0.25% for 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% for using "Peace of Mind with FiHealth" insurance;
  • 0.10% for using electronic banking and banking package.

 

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

The interest owed by the credit applicant 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 loan 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 plan;
• in case of partial early repayment on the loan.
Representative example:


- if the loan amount is BGN 150,000;

- 360 months repayment period;

- annual interest rate: 2.74% variable annual interest rate, formed on the basis of SBIR + allowance.

According to the specified parameters of the loan and assuming that the loan amount 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 "Peace of Mind with Fihealth" insurance, the loan applicant shall pay each month on the date of the month specified by them (payment due date):

  • 360 equal monthly installments each with an approximate amount of BGN 614.77.
  • The total amount owed by the borrower shall be BGN 238,885.16.
  • APR on the loan is 3.51%.

The value of the APR includes costs for an annual credit card fee in the amount of BGN 45, negotiation fee in the amount of BGN 500, monthly fee for "My Choice Online" banking package in the amount of BGN 6.85, fee for opinion on current market assessment in the amount of BGN 15, mortgage cancellation fee in the amount of BGN 90, as well as 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;
  • property appraisal costs;

• 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 case the borrower wishes to exercise their right to early repayment of part or all of their obligations under the loan agreement, the borrower should submit an express written request to the Bank, containing the amount of the early repayment amount and the date on which the borrower wishes to repay it.

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 case of repayment after this period, no commission for early repayment shall be charged.

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 period for repaying the loan;
  • reducing the period for repaying the loan and keeping the repayment installment on the loan;

• a combination of the two options mentioned above.

Possible consequences resulting from default on loan:

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 compensation for delay (a penalty surcharge) on the amount of the overdue sum. The compensation for delay shall be 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 from all collaterals at the same time or from only one or several of them in the order provided by law, and according to the type of responsibility chosen by the borrower, specified in the loan agreement.

Deadline for accepting the loan offer:

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

*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 allowance 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 values indicated above.

Additional services to the loan

Additional services to the loan

You have the opportunity to choose additional services* to the basic loan and thus model your loan the way you like:

 

Insurance

Provide additional security and financial stability for you and your family in case of unforeseen events. Especially for Fibank customers, there is an opportunity to sign "Peace of Mind with FiHealth" insurance for protection of the loan.

Overdraft
(flexible repayment schedule)

You can plan and implement your plans with maximum flexibility and make repayments according to your financial means. You have the option to use the already paid amounts again.

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

During the overdraft period, the compliance with the terms and conditions for payment of the interest due under the loan agreement shall not result in the payment of the total amount of the loan.

Apply

Apply easily and conveniently in one of the following ways:

You can apply for bank loan from Fibank if:

• you are an able-bodied natural person, a Bulgarian citizen;

• you have a proven, regular income.

 

If you meet these requirements and you wish to apply for bank loan from Fibank, you need:

1. In a Fibank office of your choice, to fill in Loan Application form and attach to it the documents specified in the form or additionally requested by the credit specialist;

2. An inspection of the property shall be carried out and a market appraisal shall be prepared, which shall be at the expense of the borrower;

3. In case the loan application is approved:

• a loan agreement shall be concluded;

• a mortgage shall be established on the property - the borrower shall pay for all notary and state fees for establishing the mortgage;

• Property insurance shall be provided after the registration and establishment of a mortgage.

 

If you would like to apply for bank loan from Fibank, you must provide the following documents:

Personal documents of the borrower/co-borrower

1. Loan application;

2. Copy of the identity cards of the borrower/co-borrower;

3. If necessary, documents proving the income of the borrower/co-borrower (income certificates, annual tax return for income of individuals, copies of civil contracts, copies of rental contracts, etc.);

4. Copy of Marriage Certificate - in case the borrower/co-borrower is married; Court decision for terminating the marriage - in case the borrower/co-borrower is divorced;

5. Certificate of presence/absence of tax obligations of the borrower/co-borrower under Art. 87, para. 6 of the Tax and Social Security Procedure Code;

6. Certificate issued by the Registry Agency on the regime of property relations between the spouses.