Non resident mortgages in Spain are lower. This is in line with a decrease in total market activity. Up to May 2024. A higher number of foreign buyers are opting for off plan builds. During construction a Spanish loan cannot be arranged. The application needs to start around 3 months before completion of property. Mortgages in Spain for an off plan cannot be guaranteed at contract stage. Therefore a risk applies. Non resident loan applicants who need, rather than prefer a Mortgage in Spain should opt to buy a resale. With a resale a Spanish mortgage application can be fully underwritten, before any commitment to buy.
