News about French Mortgages

On the 4th of August, the BCE announced the non modification of its financial rate after having raised it by 25 base rates (10 base rates = 0.10%) to reach 1.5% in July this year.

As a result, the financial measures put in place by the BCE will have an impact on the short term rates Read more »

After six months of rises, banks are making the most of a calm spell for the OAT during the summer holidays and stabilising their mortgage rates. This status quo will remain for Read more »

We at Sextant Mortgages are proud of the partnerships we’ve developed with some of France’s biggest lenders. Having such a large panel of banks on board means Read more »

Real estate mortgage rates rising

L’Agence Nationale d’Information pour le Logement (the ANIL for short- the national agency which provides information on housing), has just published its latest market rate indicator Read more »

The scene is set: a progressive rise in loan rates

February 2011 saw a confirmed yet measured rise in interest rates which started at the end of last year: the average rate over 20 years is now established at 4.05%, compared to the 3.94% of January 2011. Read more »

Rates remain low, but for how much longer? Time to start thinking about taking out a French mortgage at one of the lowest rates for over 50 years.

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We’ve all heard about the current drop in interest rates, but borrowers aren’t the only ones to reap the benefits. If you’ve already taken out a mortgage, Read more »

At Sextant Mortgages we’re pleased to present a brand new mortgage product, which has been developed to meet our clients’ needs and requests, as they go through the purchasing of a property: Read more »

You may be wondering how much you are allowed to borrow, what sort of repayment plan would suit you or even whether you can take out a French mortgage at all. Read more »

It’s a familiar story. You’ve put your UK home on the market, keen to make a fresh start in France. You decide to go to France on a prospective viewing trip, and Read more »