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Alpha Residence Renovation

Take out a home improvement loan and upgrade your home. Apply for loan pre-approval online or book an appointment at a branch.

Renovate your home stress-free

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Online pre-approval
Apply for loan pre-approval online or book an appointment at a branch.
€15,000 for loans without mortgage lien
You don’t have to use a property as collateral for home improvement loans up to €15,000.
Up to 6 months grace period
Choose a grace period up to 6 months at the start of the loan, when you only pay interest.

Collect the information you need

Find out if you can get a mortgage loan and easily calculate your monthly instalment from your computer or mobile, no strings attached. All you have to do is answer some simple questions and fill the required information in the instalment calculator.
Answer the following questions and find out if you can get a mortgage loan, what amount you can ask for and for how many years. Collect all the information you need before visiting a branch and save time.
Fill in the fields below and calculate the monthly instalment for your loan. This way, you can get a clearer overview of your monthly expenses, before you decide to apply.

Discover the features

Find out the features of the Alpha Residence Renovation loan.

What’s the interest rate

Floating rate with 2.50% spread for small-scale works 

Secure a floating interest rate based on the Euribor 3M + 2.50% spread for small-scale works.

Floating rate with 4.50% spread for large-scale works 

Secure a floating interest rate based on the Euribor 3M + 4.50% spread for large-scale works.

Law 128/1975 levy

According to Law 128/1975, all loans are subject to a levy that is paid to the Greek State.

For the Alpha Residence Renovation loan the levy currently stands at 0.12%.

APRC example

For a €40,000 loan with floating interest rate (2.50% Euribor 3M + 2.50% spread), 20-year term (240 monthly instalments), €350 lump-sum loan processing fee, €420 lump-sum engineering inspection and due diligence fee, €16.90 monthly home insurance premium, the Annual Percentage Rate of Charge (APRC) is 6.28% (including 0.12% Law 128/75 levy), the monthly instalment is €267.98 and the total repayment amount is €64,686.29.

Have a look at the deposit and loan interest rates.

 

What are the loan amount and term

From €5,000 to €40,000

The amount you borrow to renovate your home depends on the collateral:

  • Up to €15,000 without collateral for small-scale works 
  • Up to €40,000 with mortgage lien on property for large-scale works 

In 2 instalments

The loan amount is paid out in 2 equal instalments, with interim certification for the works carried out.

The 2nd instalment is paid out once 50% of the budgeted works have been concluded.

From 3 to 20 years

The home improvement loan term depends on the collateral:

  • 3-8 years without collateral
  • 3-20 years with collateral
 

What are the loan fees

Alpha Bank fees

To conclude the home improvement loan process, you pay:

  • €350 for us to review your application. 
  • €420 for the associates who will carry out the property engineering inspection and due diligence. 
  • €519.60 for the lawyer who will represent Alpha Bank during the registration of the mortgage lien.
  • €135 + VAT for the proxy lawyer, if their presence is required.
  • €120 for each works certification by an engineer, in case of a loan with multiple disbursements.

Third-party fees

Apart from the fees to Alpha Bank, you also pay:

  • 0.775% or 0.875% (+VAT) on the mortgage lien amount, to register the mortgage lien at the Land Registry or the National Cadastre, respectively.
  • €50-80 (+VAT) approximately to issue the relevant certificates.
  • €15 (+VAT) per National Cadastre Code Number (KAEK) to issue the Cadastral Diagram Extract.
  • €35 per right to declare the mortgage lien rights to the National Cadastre (or €20 for storage rooms / parking spaces that form individual properties).

Mandatory property insurance

If you take out a mortgage, you must insure your home against fire, earthquake and flood, and bring the insurance policy to a branch.

You may choose the Alpha Home Insurance plan we offer in partnership with Generali.

Optional borrower insurance

You can get the Alpha Borrowers mortgage loan insurance plan. This way, if something unexpected comes up, your outstanding loan balance and accrued interest will be paid on time.

 

How you repay it

Up to 6-month grace period

If you want, you may choose a grace period up to 6 months at the start of the loan. During this period, you only pay the interest on your loan.

With interest-bearing monthly instalments

Once we sign the loan agreement, we open an account whose exclusive holders are you and any other person participating as a borrower in the loan. 

The interest-bearing monthly instalments of your loan, i.e. the instalments gradually repaying both interest and principal, are paid automatically by standing order through this account.

 
Tip: Make sure that the account has sufficient balance each month to cover the loan instalment, as well as any premiums, if you have insured your home with one of the plans we offer in partnership with Generali.

Early loan repayment

You may repay your loan at any time without any charges.

Find out how you can repay your loan earlier in full or in part.

 
 
 

Can I apply for loan pre-approval online?

Have a look at the conditions to take out an Alpha Residence Renovation home improvement loan by applying online.

Apply provided you...

  • Are up to 71 years old at the start of the loan and up to 75 years old at loan maturity.
  • Pay taxes in Greece and have a Greek mobile phone number.
  • Have updated your details at Alpha Bank.
  • Have up to 1 pending mortgage loan application as a debtor and/or guarantor.
  • Have e-Banking credentials and so do the co-debtors/guarantors you are going to add.
 

Have at hand...

 

Apply for loan pre-approval

Apply for loan pre-approval from your computer through myAlpha Web and take out an Alpha Residence Renovation home improvement loan even faster.
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1. Set up your loan

On the “New Products” section, choose Mortgage loan > Apply now.

Fill in the details for the loan and property. We’ll calculate the interest rate and the instalment, and we’ll propose the loan that best meets your needs.

The application is saved automatically. You can continue at any time if you choose History > Product applications > Loans > Continue application.

 
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2. Fill in your details

Confirm that the pre-filled details are correct and fill in the rest.

Answer a few more questions so that we can assess your Alpha Residence Renovation home improvement loan application.

Once you’ve filled in the fields, choose “Continue”.

 
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3. Upload the supporting documents

Upload the supporting documents for your income, property and profession.

Choose “Continue”.

 
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4. Add co-debtors and/or guarantors

Add co-debtors and/or guarantors, if needed. Fill in their tax number, their role in the loan and their relationship with you. 

Once you’ve completed your part of the application, they’ll also need to fill in the application through myAlpha Web. They will be notified by email, text message and a pop-up once they log into myAlpha Web.

Choose “Continue”.

 
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5. Complete the application

Choose a branch near you and then “Continue”.

Confirm that the loan details are correct, and read and accept the terms. Click on “Submit application”.

If your application is approved, we notify you by email in 2 business days. Otherwise, we contact you in 3-5 business days.

The loan pre-approval application is valid for 45 days. If you don’t come to a branch within this time to complete the process to take out the loan, you’ll need to resubmit a loan pre-approval application.

Find out what you need to do if you:

 
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No e-Banking?

Get credentials

From your computer or mobile

If you hold an active Alpha Bank debit or credit card, you can get credentials on the spot, without visiting a branch.

Start banking with us

Online, without visiting a branch

Open your first account with Alpha Bank and get e-Banking credentials online.

Visit a branch

By appointment

Book your appointment at a branch on the day and time you prefer and bring along the supporting documents.

Any questions?

Find the answers you need about the Alpha Residence Renovation home improvement loan.

Which loan should I choose depending on my housing needs?

For any housing need: Alpha Residence. This loan will help you buy a house or plot (ripe for development) and also build, finish or repair your home. You can choose a fixed or floating interest rate and request a low start period. Find out if Alpha Residence is right for you.

To renovate your home: Alpha Residence Renovation When you are doing small-scale renovations, you can take out a floating interest rate loan, without the need for a mortgage lien, through very fast financing procedures. Find out if Alpha Residence Renovation is right for you.

What is a guarantor and when do I need one for my mortgage loan?

The guarantor is a person who agrees to take on the loan repayment, in case you are unable to. They co-sign the loan agreement and have the same obligations as you.

You need a guarantor when:

  • Your loan is secured with a mortgage lien on a property owned by others. In that case, the other owners have to sign as guarantors to your loan.
  • The total amount of your loan instalment and other liabilities exceeds a certain percentage of your income.
  • You are taking out a loan to construct, repair or renovate a home with owners that have enjoyment over the property. In that case, the other owners have to sign as guarantors to your loan.
  • You are expected to be over 75 years old at loan maturity. In that case, you must have a guarantor who will not be over 75 years old at loan maturity.
 

If I get the loan pre-approval, do I also have to take out the loan?

No. The loan pre-approval is valid for 45 days. You are not bound to take out the loan if you change your mind.

Take out an Alpha Residence Renovation loan

Apply from your computer through myAlpha Web to get loan pre-approval for a home improvement loan. Otherwise, visit a branch.