New complex of apartments in Seget near Trogir

Credit Conditions Summary for Croatian Nationals Living and Working Abroad, and Foreign Nationals Without Residency in Croatia (brief summary of 4-5 Croatian banks practice).

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For Croatian nationals residing and employed abroad, eligible applicants include those with residence and employment in an EU country, a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA) (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway), or Switzerland.

Credit Terms for Croatian Nationals Abroad:

• Loan Amount: Up to 80% of the property’s official appraised value.
• Maximum Loan Amount: Generally up to €400,000 - €450,000 (loans up to €800,000 may be considered, subject to approval).
• Interest Rate: Current rates range from 3.69% to 4.19%.
• Collateral Requirement: Only available with a mortgage.
• Maximum Age: Up to 75 years, though most banks set a maximum of 67 years.
• Maximum Loan Duration: Up to 30 years.
• Property Insurance: Mandatory.
• Additional Insurance Requirements: Some banks require accident or life insurance.

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Credit Conditions for Foreign Nationals

Foreign nationals are eligible for credit only if they hold EU citizenship (Permanent or Temporary Residence status are NOT taken into account). Some Croatian banks finance only those EU countries where the Euro (€) is the official currency. 

• Loan Amount: Typically between 50% and 70% of the property’s official appraised value, depending on the bank and loan size (with a minimum 30% down payment required).
• Maximum Loan Amount: Up to €400,000 - €450,000.
• Interest Rate: Current rates range from 3.89% to 4.19%.
• Collateral Requirement: Only available with a mortgage.
• Maximum Age: Up to 67 years.
• Maximum Loan Duration: Up to 30 years.
• Property Insurance: Mandatory.
• Additional Insurance Requirements: Some banks require accident or life insurance.

This summary offers a clear overview of the main lending terms for Croatian nationals living abroad and foreign nationals seeking credit without Croatian residency.