§34i GewO · Overseas finance since 2019 · Spain · PortugalSiegfried Perini – mortgage broker for Spain and Portugal

Mortgage in Spain for non-residents — even when your bank says no.

Spanish mortgage broker for non-residents from Germany and across the EU — since 2019. Spain up to 70 %, Portugal up to 80 % LTV. Advice in 6 languages.

No fee without a deal · First consultation free · Request the free checklist

Siegfried PeriniSpecialist for Spain & Portugal · since 2019
What almost no Spanish bank will do

Three financings the branch cannot handle

The short answer. Spanish banks lend non-residents a market-standard 60 to 70 % of the lower of price and tasación, they finance purchases, and on a new build they pay only at handover. Three cases fall outside that grid — and those are the ones we work on: stage payments during construction, a charge on an already paid-off Spanish property up to 50 % of the tasación, and a charge on a German property up to 80 % of its lending value. Of the 15 to 20 lenders we approach per case, one writes the stage payments and two the existing-property charge (Perini Market Check, as at 14 July 2026).

All figures are orientation from our practice, not a commitment — subject to credit assessment, case by case. All three structures

Fee & transparency

No fee without a completed deal

As an independent broker I work on a success basis — you only pay when I secure financing that you actually accept. The first consultation, bank comparison and application coordination cost you nothing as long as no deal is concluded.

Straight talk

We also say an honest No

Not every purchase should be financed — and when that is the case, we say so. Sometimes the best advice is to renegotiate the developer's payment plan, choose a different property, or wait for the tasación first. We review your documents and tell you directly whether financing is feasible or not. That No is part of the advice — we live on trust built over years, not on a quick deal.

Spain · mandatory for every buyer

No NIE, no property

The Spanish tax number for foreigners (NIE) is mandatory for every property purchase in Spain. I show you step by step how to apply for it — from the consulate to the notary.

View the NIE guide →

Three ways people arrive here

Where do you stand?

All three cases reach us. All three can be solved — but not equally well at every point in time.

New build

You have signed, and the instalments are coming

A Spanish new build is paid in stages as construction proceeds, not in one sum at completion. Banks issue the mortgage only for the finished property — so the gap between the private contract and the escritura has to be bridged. The earlier that is planned, the cheaper it is.

You have signed, and the instalments are coming →
Valuation

The bank valued it lower than you are paying

What gets financed is the lower of purchase price and tasación. The difference has to come from your own funds — and it usually surfaces only once the private contract has long been signed.

The bank valued it lower than you are paying →
Equity

A property you already own is your equity

Your own, an inherited one — or your parents' finca, if they help with their share. In Spain up to 50 per cent of the tasación can be released, in Germany up to 80 per cent of the lending value. Combined, that can carry the Spanish purchase in full.

A property you already own is your equity →

Age is not the obstacle it is made out to be. The loan normally has to be repaid by the age of 75 — but with two borrowers the calculation runs on the younger one, and a co-signature is enough. Ages 62 and 52 therefore mean 23 years of term instead of 13. How the age limit actually works

Financing models · as of 20.07.2026

Variable, fixed or mixed — all three routes open

All three mortgage models are available in Spain and Portugal for non-residents too. Which route suits you depends on your risk appetite, investment horizon and the current market phase.

Tipo Variable

Variable mortgage

The rate is linked to the Euribor (12-month index) and adjusted annually. If the Euribor falls, your payment falls. Low early-repayment penalty (max. 0.25 % in the first 3 years, 0 % thereafter).

Currently: 12-month Euríbor 2,75 % + margin 0,25 %–0,9 % · adjusted annually · low early-repayment penalty.

Tipo Fijo

Fixed mortgage

The rate stays constant for the whole term — independent of the Euribor. Maximum planning certainty. Terms up to 25 years.

Currently (Spain): 2,1 %–3,2 % with bonificación · 2,6 %–3,9 % without · Portugal: 2,3 %–3,4 % with bonificación · 2,8 %–4,1 % without. Example Spain · Example Portugal

Tipo Mixto

Mixed mortgage

A fixed rate for the first 5–15 years, then variable (Euribor + margin). Planning certainty at the start, flexibility long term. In 2026 the most popular model among German buyers.

Currently: fixed entry for 3–10 years, 0,1 %–0,3 % above the fixed rate · variable thereafter.

LTV & equity

How much is financed — and what capital sources exist?

Maximum loan-to-value ratios (LTV) for non-residents differ by country. In addition, property owners in Germany have a further way to raise capital.

And the rule that unlocks many cases regardless of LTV: the loan must as a rule be repaid by age 75 — with two borrowers, the younger borrower's age counts, a co-signature is enough. How the age limit really works.

Spain

70 % LTV (non-resident)

Spanish banks typically finance up to 70 % of the purchase price or the Tasación value (bank valuation) for non-residents — whichever of the two is lower always applies. The remaining 30 % plus roughly 10–13 % purchase costs (ITP, notary, land registry, lawyer, NIE) must be provided as equity.

Portugal

80 % LTV (non-resident)

Portuguese banks finance up to 80 % of the purchase price for non-residents — one of the most attractive LTV ratios in southern Europe. The bank uses the bank value (Avaliação), which may differ from the purchase price. Purchase costs in Portugal: roughly 7–10 % (IMT, stamp duty, notary, land registry, NIF).

Germany — second charge

80 % second-charge loan as an equity source

Anyone who owns a property in Germany can mortgage it up to 80 % as a second charge — even if it already carries a first loan. The capital raised serves as equity for the property purchase in Spain or Portugal. A sensible route without selling the German property.

* LTV ratios are guide values. The actual financing amount depends on creditworthiness, income, property value and the bank partner. The Tasación or Avaliação value can be below the purchase price — the bank always finances on the basis of the lower value. No binding financing commitment.

New-build & construction phase

Buying off-plan: no Spanish bank finances the construction phase

Buying from a Spanish developer means paying the reservation, the private contract and the milestone instalments out of your own funds — often 20 to 40 per cent of the price across 18 to 36 months. The mortgage only arises at completion. That gap is why high-quality new-build projects fail even where the wealth exists — it is simply tied up in a property back home.

This is exactly where we work: raising capital against German property for the construction phase, Spanish mortgage at the escritura. Two legal systems, one purchase — §34i GewO in Germany, BAFA-notified for Spain; in Portugal through a locally licensed intermediary.

Mortgage calculator Spain & Portugal

A quick estimate — what does your mortgage cost?

A first orientation for your financing plan. For an individual offer, contact me directly.

Model calculations without guarantee. Not binding offers. Terms vary depending on credit profile, property and bank. No tax or legal advice.

Example financings

Three realistic scenarios

Concrete sample calculations for typical buyers in Spain and Portugal — as orientation for your own plan. Assumptions: non-resident LTV Spain up to 70 %, Portugal up to 80 %, typical fixed rates as of June 2026. Run your own case with the mortgage calculator.

Mallorca · holiday flat

€450,000 purchase price

  • Equity€175,000 (39 %)
  • Mortgage ES€275,000 (61 %)
  • Costs ES (~11 %)~€49,500
  • LTV61 % (ES max. 70 %)
  • Example payment (20 yrs, 3.2 %)~€1,560/month
  • Bank typeMajor Spanish bank · non-resident programme

Model calculation, no guarantee.

Lisbon · town house

€600,000 purchase price

  • Equity€180,000 (30 %)
  • Mortgage PT€420,000 (70 %)
  • Costs PT (~10 %)~€60,000
  • LTV70 % (PT max. 80 %)
  • Example payment (25 yrs, 3.4 %)~€2,080/month
  • Bank typePortuguese bank · NIF registration

Model calculation, no guarantee.

Andalusia · finca

€800,000 purchase price

  • Equity€320,000 (40 %)
  • Mortgage ES€480,000 (60 %)
  • Costs ES (~12 %)~€96,000
  • LTV60 % (conservative for a finca)
  • Example payment (25 yrs, 3.1 %)~€2,300/month
  • Bank typeInternational private bank · Tasación critical

Conditions vary by creditworthiness, property and bank. No tax or legal advice.

Model calculations without guarantee. Not binding offers. Terms vary depending on credit profile, property and bank. No tax or legal advice.

Client voices

What clients say about working together

Verified reviews from ProvenExpert — embedded statically, without trackers. German reviews shown in English translation.

★★★★★

“It is simply amazing and very friendly. A great service for expats where there are lots of complications with the legal bindings in buying a property. I would recommend his services 5/5 for anyone with a similar background.”

Expat client · ProvenExpert
★★★★★

“Even with difficult constellations you get help here. Questions are answered promptly. Alternatives are named and explained. Conditions are definitely no worse than elsewhere — but the service is clearly better.” (translated)

B.W. · ProvenExpert
★★★★★

“Very competent and open. Quick review of the documents — and Mr Perini tells you directly whether financing is possible or not.” (translated)

Y.H. · ProvenExpert
Focus regions

Focus regions in Spain and Portugal

Mortgages for non-residents across all the key regions of Spain and Portugal — up to 70 % LTV in Spain, up to 80 % in Portugal.

Spain · island

Mallorca

The most popular location for German buyers in Spain. Palma, Port Andratx, Santa Ponsa, Son Vida, Alcúdia. ITP 8 %, mind the ETV licence.

Mallorca →
Spain · growth market

Valencia & Costa Azahar

30–40 % cheaper than Madrid, with solid gross rental yields. Third-largest market for foreign buyers in Spain.

Valencia & Costa Azahar →
Spain · Costa Blanca

Costa Blanca

No. 1 for foreign buyers in Spain. North (Dénia, Jávea, Calpe, Altea) and south (Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa). ITP 9 %, Alicante airport.

Costa Blanca →
Spain · Costa del Sol

Marbella & Málaga

Premium Andalusia. Golden Mile, Puerto Banús, Estepona. ITP 7 % — the lowest rate of all Spanish hotspots.

Marbella & Málaga →
Spain · islands

Canary Islands

Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura. ITP 6.5 % on resale, IGIC 7 % on new builds. In demand all year.

Canary Islands →
Portugal · region

Algarve

Premium west (Lagos, Vilamoura) and growth east (Tavira, Olhão). 300 days of sun, up to 80 % LTV.

Algarve →
Overview · Spain & Portugal

All 12 focus regions

Ibiza, Costa Brava, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Porto, Madeira and more — every region with transfer tax and local specifics at a glance.

All 12 focus regions →
Tax & contract topics

Tax and contract topics in detail

Detailed tax and contract guides — from the tax number to purchase costs and choosing the right bank: buying as a non-resident follows its own rules.

Portugal · tax

IFICI / NHR successor

NHR is history. IFICI has applied since 2024 on a limited basis only — what that means for buyers.

IFICI / NHR successor →
Portugal · practice

CPCV pre-contract

Deposit 10–30 %, double repayment if the seller withdraws, developer clauses, NIF requirement.

CPCV pre-contract →
Spain · tax

Wealth tax Spain

Allowances 2026: Mallorca €3m, Andalusia effectively 0. A mortgage reduces the tax burden directly.

Wealth tax Spain →
Strategy · financing

Why a mortgage instead of cash?

5 arguments for a mortgage even when capital is available — tax, liquidity, leverage.

Why a mortgage instead of cash? →
Spain · Portugal · costs

Purchase costs & ITP comparison

What does a purchase really cost? ITP Mallorca 8 %, Andalusia 7 %, Canaries 6.5 %. Full cost overview 2026.

Purchase costs & ITP comparison →
Spain · Portugal · checklist

Mortgage requirements

Which documents do I need? The 35 % rule, equity, self-employed — the full checklist for non-residents.

Mortgage requirements →
Spain · practice

Applying for the NIE

Step-by-step guide: consulate, appointment, documents, power of attorney — no NIE, no purchase in Spain.

Applying for the NIE →
Overview · info & practice

All practical topics

Non-resident mortgage, purchase costs, NIE/NIF, wealth tax, CPCV and more — the full practical knowledge base at a glance.

All practical topics →
Why Perini Finance

Mortgage broker Spain and Portugal — specialised in overseas finance since 2019

Bank network

Spanish, Portuguese & German partners

Access to more than 30 banks in ES, PT and DE — all three financing models (variable, fixed, mixed) open.

LTV ratios

ES 70 % · PT 80 %

Attractive LTV ratios for non-residents. A German second-charge loan up to 80 % is also possible as an equity source.

Security

No mandatory extra collateral

Your overseas property is sufficient as security — no debt-free home in Germany required.

Language

Everything in your language

Advice, communication, documents — I bridge the language and system barrier. Plus DE, FR, NL, ES, RU.

Permit

Licensed under §34i GewO

Verified permit under §34i GewO. BAFA notification for ES and PT. Regulated, reputable brokerage.

Experience

Active since 2019

Seven years of experience with buyers in Spain and Portugal. Over 1,000 properties reviewed. Hundreds of successful placements.

Process

From enquiry to financing commitment

As a broker I coordinate the whole process — personally and transparently.

01

Free first consultation

I clarify purchase price, equity and which model — variable, fixed or mixed — suits you.

02

Bank comparison

I compare Spanish, Portuguese and German conditions and present you with the best offers.

03

Application coordination

I guide you through the application process and coordinate all required documents.

04

Financing commitment

After the bank's approval I accompany the rest of the process up to the notary appointment (Escritura).

Latest

From the blog

Euribor updates and market reports on Spain and Portugal financing for non-residents — newest articles first.

Market commentary · July 2026

Euribor July 2026 — ECB hikes, Euribor eases

12-month Euribor around 2.76% — the spring rise did not continue. What that means for variable and fixed Spanish mortgages.

Euribor July 2026 — ECB hikes, Euribor eases →
Market commentary · June 2026

Euribor June 2026 — the ECB turn & your Spanish mortgage

12-month Euribor around 2.82%, the third month rising. The ECB raises rates for the first time in almost three years — what that means for variable and fixed Spanish mortgages.

Euribor June 2026 — the ECB turn & your Spanish mortgage →
Market commentary · 23 May 2026

Euribor May 2026 — Spanish mortgage for non-residents

12-month Euribor at 2.88% — rising. ECB signals for a rate increase. What that means for variable and fixed Spanish mortgages.

Euribor May 2026 — Spanish mortgage for non-residents →
Overview

View all articles

Market reports and Euribor commentary on the blog.

View all articles →
Wiki

17 key terms explained

NIE, Hipoteca no residente, ITP and more — every term from our glossary with its own in-depth article.

17 key terms explained →
Free checklists

Mortgage checklist Spain & Portugal — what do I bring to the bank?

Two compact PDF checklists for your mortgage in Spain or Portugal: all documents, key facts and conditions June 2026 — straight from practice. Choose Spain, Portugal or both countries.

Already concrete? Get the self-disclosure form (DE/EN) via a quick form.

What you get:

  • Mortgage key facts · LTV, equity, costs, rates June 2026
  • Bank list · which banks finance non-residents
  • Document checklist · to tick off before you go to the bank
  • Special case · German property as security for 100 % financing
20+Bank partners ES + PT
0.5 %cheaper than the branch
30 daysbank approval instead of 90

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For professionals

You advise, and the case sits in Spain?

Tax advisers, lawyers, wealth managers and estate agents keep facing the same two questions: will anyone finance this at all — and does referring the client make me a regulated intermediary? We answer both on a page of their own, with the case types we take on, the size from which it pays for both sides, and the line between referring and intermediating.

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Your contact

Let's talk about your mortgage in Spain or Portugal

Siegfried Perini · specialist for Spain & Portugal · since 2019. Free, without obligation.

Perini Finance & Property (Spain & Portugal) is the foreign business of owner Olga Nikushkina (§34i GewO, notified via BAFA for Spain). Siegfried Perini has been the on-the-ground brand representative and your personal point of contact since 2019.

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Bank network

More than 30 banks in Spain, Portugal & Germany

As an independent broker I compare and negotiate with the right banks for you. Depending on your profile (creditworthiness, equity, property type, region) there are different specialists.

Major Spanish banks

BBVA · Santander · CaixaBank

Established non-resident programmes, broad product range. BBVA and Santander have a German-speaking international desk. CaixaBank is strong in Catalonia.

Cajas & cooperatives

Regional · conservative

Local savings banks with a regional focus. More conservative LTV, but often cheaper fixed rates for established profiles.

Portuguese banks

CGD · Millennium BCP · Santander PT · Novobanco

Non-resident specialists with LTV up to 80 %. CGD as the largest state bank, BCP with a strong premium segment.

International private banks

Premium · wealth management

For high-net-worth buyers. Often combined with wealth management. From €700,000–1,000,000 investment volume.

Non-resident specialists

Focused on overseas buyers

Banks with dedicated non-resident products, often with English/German-speaking international desks and shorter processing times.

German bank partners

For mixed financing

German banks for the second-charge loan on existing German property — as an equity source for the ES/PT purchase.

Permit

§34i GewO

Olga Nikushkina · D-W-132-ZUCB-95 · intermediary register, IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein. Siegfried Perini: BAFA-notified for overseas activity in Spain.

Supervision

IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein

Nordwall 39, 47798 Krefeld. Public register: vermittlerregister.info.

EU freedom of establishment

Spain

Activity notified via BAFA — the German Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control. Brokerage under the EU freedom of establishment.

Professional indemnity

Allianz Deutschland AG

Königinstraße 28, 80802 München. Geographic scope: European Economic Area (EEA).

Author & regulatory separation. Content author: Siegfried Perini. Mortgage brokerage in Spain and Portugal is carried out under the §34i permit of Olga Nikushkina — BAFA-notified for Spain, in Portugal through a locally licensed intermediary. This page does not replace legal or tax advice. Conditions depend on creditworthiness, property and bank — no binding financing commitment.