Real estate financing: loan or mortgage?
If a mortgage is the preferred solution to finance real estate, a loan can be a viable alternative in some rare cases. Which cases exactly, and how to choose between a mortgage or a loan? Explanation.
From July 2016, the maximum interest rate for consumer credit services in Switzerland will be lowered from 15% to 10%. What are the real consequences for consumers? Will they really be better protected with this new interest rate for consumer credit?
Private credit is becoming more and more common in Switzerland. In the past, people would associate loans with financial problems, but this myth was proven to be wrong! Nowadays, most consumers make a private credit to finance all kinds of personal projects! Where do they request credits and and what are the differences between the several offers on the market?
Banks are trying to get more and more information about their client’s financial situation before giving a credit. How does it work when you are married or if you live with someone? Why are your partner’s personal information also required on the credit’s request form? Is she or he also committed to the credit? Can you make one without your partner knowing? Let’s have a closer look:
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