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How do I install the Piraeus app?

Download the Piraeus app from App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) or App Gallery (Huawei) by typing Piraeus app and click Get (iOS) or Install (Android) or Install (Huawei).

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How do I get a Piraeus e-loan?

In 3 simple steps
1. Design your loan

Through the specially designed tool you select:

  • loan amount
  • duration of the loan
  • loan rate
2. Register your application at any time
  • Confirm your basic personal and professional information
  • Attach the necessary supporting documents
  • Complete the registration of the application
3. Loan disbursement
  • Your application is assessed by the bank
  • Once the application is approved, you sign the contract documents with an approved electronic signature (OTC)
  • The money is credited to your account

Find the detailed steps of the e-loan acquisition process here.

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Mortgage loan in Foreign Currency (USD, GBP, CHF)

Get your own home without any currency risk.

LOAN AMOUNT

From €20,000

LOAN TERM

Up to 30

years

FLOATING INTEREST RATE

Saron/Sonia/Sofr 1M

plus spread 1.80%

FIXED INTEREST RATE

from 2.70%

plus levy L128/75

With the mortgage loan you can the purchase, construction, completion, or repair of a residence, as well as the purchase of land. The interest rate is floating based on the Saron / Sonia / Sofr monthly duration for the currencies CHF/GBP/USD respectively, plus a fixed spread for the entire tenor of the loan.

Benefits

  • Interest rate that is exclusively tailored for you
  • Zero exchange rate risk
  • Early repayment at any time without charge
  • Secured with property prenotation or cash collateral
Product details
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Loan Features
  • Loan Features
  • Documents for Greek citizens
  • Documents for migrants/residents abroad
A few words about the loan

Mortgage loan in USD, GBP, or CHF. It is addressed to you whose main income is in USD, GBP, or CHF. You can apply for this loan if:

  • you permanently reside in Greece, but do not have a Greek passport or ID, or
  • you permanently reside in a Eurozone country (other than Greece) or in England, Switzerland, or USA, and your passport has been issued in one of these countries.
Amount of funding

From €20.000 up to 80% of the estimated value of the designated property, according to the Bank's engineer's assessment, depending on the purpose of the loan and your country of residence

Loan to Value (LTV) depending on the purpose of the loan and your country of residence:

  • Up to 50% of the estimated value of the designated property, according to the Bank's engineer's assessment.
  • Especially for customers living in Greece and receiving income in one of the currencies CHF, GBP, USD, LTV can go up to 80%
Loan Tenor

3 - 35 years

  • From 3 to 35 years depending on the purpose of the loan and your country of residence.
  • Specifically for customers living in Greece and receiving income in one of the currencies CHF, GBP, USD, the loan tenor can be up to 30 years.

Note:
The age of the borrower at the end of the loan cannot exceed the 70th year or the 75th in the case of a resident of Greece.

Interest rate
Floating interest rate based on Saron / Sonia / Sofr monthly duration for CHF/GBP/USD respectively plus a fixed spread for the entire tenor of the loan, from 1.80% to 3.05%.
Notes on the interest rate
  • The loan interest rate spread is determined after evaluating your loan application by the Bank according to its prevailing credit policy, considering factors such as credit history, type of collaterals, loan amount and loan tenor.
  • On top of Interest rates Levy of Law 128/1975 is charged, currently set at 0.12%
  • The amount of the instalment may vary, depending on the fluctuation of the interest rate.
  • In case of non-insurance against LIFE/Permanent Total Disability risks, there may be an increase in the above-mentioned spread.
Indicative example of an APR

For a mortgage amount of 100,000 CHF/USD/GBP, with property collateral, repayment duration of 30 years, i.e. 360 monthly instalments, floating interest rate SARON/ SONIA/ SOFR monthly duration (0.89% /4.97%/4.99% on 30/10/2024) plus a spread of 3.05% (plus levy Law 128/75, 0.12%), Application Examination Fee: 500€, Legal Check Cost: 50€, Technical Check Cost: 150€, the following applies:

Loan in CHF
Monthly instalment: 480.88 CHF
Total Credit Amount: 100,000 CHF
Total Credit Cost: 73,819.13 CHF
Total Amount Payable: 173,819.13 CHF
APR: 4.14%

Loan in GBP
Monthly instalment: 744,95 GBP
Total Credit Amount: 100,000 GBP
Total Credit Cost: 168,906.50 GBP
Total Amount Payable: 268,906,50 GBP
APR: 8.54%

Loan in USD
Monthly instalment: 743.55 USD
Total Credit Amount: 100,000 USD
Total Credit Cost: 168,572.87 USD
Total Amount Payable: 268,572.87 USD
APR: 8.54%

APR notes
  • The APR, monthly installment, and total amount payable are mentioned exclusively for example purposes and are derived only under the precondition that the above-mentioned data will exist.
  • The APR is calculated based on the assumption that the floating rate will remain at current levels for the entire loan duration.
  • We emphasize that the insurance of the prenotated property against the risks of Fire/Earthquake is mandatory for an insured capital equal to the property's reconstruction value. There is the option to join a group insurance policy that the bank contracts with an insurance company of its choice or to submit an individual insurance policy from an insurance company of your choice, according to the bank's policies and procedures.
  • The above example does not include the insurance cost of the prenotated property for the risks of Fire/Earthquake and Life/Permanent Total Disability of the borrower.
Loan expenses
Option for Early Repayment
Full or partial early repayment at any time, without charge for the prematurely repaid capital.
Collateral
Secured with property prenotation or cash collateral.
Repayment

In monthly installments covering:

  • Interest, principal and insurance premiums

Information about your loan installment

  • The payment of the mortgage loan installments is automatically made from your deposit account in euros or converted to euros from your account in an alternative currency.
  • Each installment is paid on the same date of each calendar month, and its amount is calculated based on the prevailing interest rate and the number of installments. The interest is calculated based on a calendar year of three hundred sixty-five (365) days. The number of installments is determined according to the customer's chosen duration of the loan.
  • Non-compliance with obligations from the loan contract may have legal or financial consequences for the borrower.
Disbursement

Depending on the purpose of the loan:

  • Lump sum for the purchase of a ready-made property
  • Partial disbursements based on the progress of the construction for purchase under construction, erection, completion, renovation, repair
Insurance Coverages
  • Mandatory property insurance against Fire-Earthquake for an insured capital equal to the reconstruction value of the property.
  • Life & Permanent Total Disability insurance for one of the borrowers, for an insured capital equal to the approved loan limit.

Note:
In case you join for the above risks in the group insurance policy that the bank contracts, the premiums are paid every month with your loan installment

Related documents
You can see here the General Information document with all the legally required information and explanations.
Identification
  • Valid national ID card or passport
Income documents

For employees and pensioners:

  • Tax clearance note of the last fiscal year
  • Income tax return (form E1) of the last fiscal year
  • For employees: latest pay slip or official certificate of earnings from the company's accounting department (not handwritten), which must include detailed professional information, date of hiring,  gross and net earnings, insurance contributions, tax, etc.
  • For pensioners: quarterly/monthly pension statement or the latest pension payment slip or pension award decision in cases where a pension application has been submitted

For freelancers / business owners / farmers & livestock breeders:

  • Tax clearance notes for the last two (2) fiscal years
  •  Income tax return (form E1) for the most recent fiscal year
  •  Documents for the last two (2) fiscal years proving the turnover of a sole proprietorship, general partnership (O.E.) limited liability company (E.P.E.), etc. (form E3 or form N)
  •  Dividend distribution certificate, if there is participation in a company
Additional documents for financial pre-approval
  • If there is real estate property: Form E9 and Form E2 for the most recent fiscal year, if there is income from property.
  • For repayment of a mortgage loan from another bank: bank statement or the two (2) most recent mortgage loan statements.
Notes
  • During the evaluation of the application, additional documents/information may be requested.
  • Identification and income documentation is required from every party involved in the loan (borrower/co-borrower/guarantor).
Identification

For citizens of EU Member States & residents abroad:

  • Valid passport or national ID card from your country (with Latin characters)

For all other categories of economic migrants:

  • Valid residence permit or valid passport from your country or special Identity Card for individuals of Greek descent (in case of Greek nationality) or foreigner’s Identity Card (in case of no Greek nationality)
Income documents

For employees and pensioners:

  • Tax clearance statements for the last three (3) fiscal years
  • Income tax return (form E1) for the latest fiscal year
  • Electricity and landline or mobile phone bill, if the residence address stated in the loan application differs from that on the tax clearance statement
  • For employees: latest pay slip or official salary certificate from the company’s accounting department (not handwritten), which must include detailed employment information, date of hire, gross and net earnings, insurance contributions, tax, etc.
  • For pensioners: quarterly/monthly pension statement or latest pension payment slip or pension award decision (if a pension application has been submitted)

For freelancers / business owners / farmers & livestock breeders:

  • Tax clearance statements for the last three (3) fiscal years
  • Income tax return (form E1) for the latest fiscal year
  • Documents for the last three (3) fiscal years proving business turnover for sole proprietorships, general partnerships (O.E.), limited liability companies (E.P.E.), etc. (form E3 or form N)
  • Dividend distribution certificate, if there is company participation
Additional income documents for residents abroad

For employees/pensioners:

  • Tax clearance statements for the last two (2) fiscal years from the country of residence
  • Latest pay slip/pension slip from the country of residence

For freelancers / business owners / farmers & livestock breeders:

  • Tax clearance statements for the last two (2) fiscal years from the country of residence
  • Proof of profits and business turnover for the last two (2) fiscal years from the country of residence
  • Transactional behavior check documents (e.g., from Experian). Specifically, U.S. residents must provide credit reports from Experian (www.experian.com) & TransUnion (www.transunion.com)
Documents submitted from the country of residence must be original or legally certified copies and translated into Greek or English by an official public authority (Greek Embassy or Consulate), the Notary Public of the respective country, or a lawyer practicing in Greece. 
Additional documents for financial pre-approval
  • If there is real estate property: form E9 and form E2 for the latest fiscal year, if there is rental income
  • For repayment of a mortgage loan from another bank: bank statement or the last two (2) mortgage loan statements
Notes
  • During the evaluation of the application, additional documents/information may be requested
  • Identification and income documents must be submitted for each party involved in the loan (borrower/co-borrower/guarantor)

Question and answers

In what currency is the product provided and to whom is it addressed?

The loan is granted in CHF/GBP/USD and is addressed to you whose main income is in USD, GBP, or CHF and (which will be the main source of repayment of the loan). 

How is the interest rate of the Mortgage loan in Foreign Currency?

The interest rate is floating based on Saron / Sonia / Sofr monthly duration plus a fixed spread for the whole tenor of the loan, and the contribution of Law 128/75 (0.12%). 

The loan interest rate spread is determined following your loan application assessment by the Bank according to its current credit policy, considering factors such as credit history, type of collaterals, loan amount and loan tenor.

How can I get detailed information about the Mortgage Loan in Foreign Currency and submit an application?

Book an appointment and visit a Piraeus branch. Our advisor will provide you with the General Information document with all the required legal information and explanation of the available products and procedure. In addition, they will guide you to submit your application and monitor its progress.

Alternatively, if you are an active Piraeus e-banking user, you can check and submit your application online via e-banking from the "Loans & Loans > home e-loan" option and receive a response to the financial assessment of your application easily, quickly and securely, without visiting a branch.
 

What are the mandatory insurance coverages for the granting of a mortgage loan?

Fire/Earthquake insurance for the property is mandatory for the entire loan tenor while Life & Permanent Total Disability Insurance of one of the borrowers is optional.

In the case of not insuring for the risks of LIFE/Permanent Total Disability, there may be an increase in the above-mentioned spread.

Earn points

You win points for every transaction you make using your Piraeus Bank AEK F.C. Visa Gold:

  • Upon card issuing and first purchase with AEK F.C. Mastercard® Gold, 50 points
  • For purchases, €10 = 1 point
  • For balance transfer, €10 = 1 point
  • For public sector payments, €10 = 1 point

Check detailed conditions of the loyalty program here (available in Greek).

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