Bouwfinanciering (Construction finance)

What is Bouwfinanciering (construction financing)?

"Bouwfinanciering" refers to construction financing in the Netherlands. This is a type of mortgage financing that is used to fund the construction of a new home or renovation of an existing property.

Construction financing in the Netherlands typically involves a series of payments or "draws" made to the borrower over the course of the construction process. These draws are typically made in installments as various stages of construction are completed, and are used to pay for labor, materials, and other construction-related expenses.

Borrowers who are interested in construction financing may need to provide detailed plans and cost estimates for the construction project, as well as demonstrate their ability to repay the mortgage loan. Additionally, lenders may require inspections or appraisals throughout the construction process to ensure that the project is progressing as planned and that the property value is in line with the loan amount.

Once the construction is complete, the construction financing may be converted into a traditional mortgage loan with a set repayment term and interest rate. Alternatively, borrowers may choose to refinance the construction loan with a different lender to obtain more favorable terms.

Overall, construction financing can be a complex and involved process, requiring careful planning and attention to detail. Borrowers who are considering construction financing in the Netherlands should work closely with a knowledgeable mortgage advisor to understand the requirements and options available to them, and to ensure that their construction project is completed successfully and on budget. If you are interested to know further, our advisors are willing to explain it further which fits your situation, or find more info here by verbouwingshypotheek.com (Dutch).

Mortgage terms
Eigenwoningforfait (Notional rental value)
"Eigenwoningforfait" is a tax on the theoretical income that a homeowner could earn by renting out their home, even if they do not actually rent it out.
Erfpacht (Ground lease)
Often houses in the Netherlands are not on private land, but on leasehold land. This leasehold land is then rented from the landowner (often the municipality).
Hypotheekakte (mortgage deed)
The mortgage deed is the official contract for a mortgage. The mortgage deed contains all agreements with the bank that relate to the mortgage.
Hypotheeksom (Mortgage sum)
he mortgage sum is the total amount that is borrowed from a lender.
Koopakte (Purchase deed)
The written purchase agreement between the buyer and seller of a house. Other words for koopakte are koopcontract or koopovereenkomst (purchase contract or purchase agreement).
Maandlast netto (Monthly charge net)
The net monthly payment is the amount that is paid monthly for the mortgage after tax settlement. Therefore, the tax is taken into account.
National Mortgage Guarantee (NHG)
Notariskosten (Notary fees)
When you buy a house, a visit to the notary is unavoidable. The deeds required for the purchase of a home are drawn up by a notary.
Taxatiekosten (Appraisal costs)
The appraisal costs are one of the additional costs when taking out a mortgage. They are the costs for the valuation of a house by an independent appraiser.
WOZ-waarde
WOZ stands for Valuation of Real Estate (Waardering Onroerende Zaken). The WOZ Act ensures that all governments use the same valuation for a home when levying taxes.