Real Estate in Barcelona How to get a Mortgage
What is a Mortgage?
A mortgage is a loan or lien for a property/house which has to be paid within a specified period of time. It is usually a loan of money. A mortgage is a security for the loan that the lender makes to the borrower. Mortgage has many different shapes and sizes each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
Types of Mortgages
Fixed rate Mortgage
This is suitable for those who prefer to know exactly what their monthly outgoings will be.
Discounted Mortgage
This type of loan is cheaper in the beginning and allows you to take advantage of any interest rate cuts. But if interest rate rises then your monthly payments will go up.
Capped rate Mortgage
This mortgage is a combination of fixed and discounted mortgages.
Cashback Mortgage
This is great for first-time buyers or those on a tight budget or has taken out a loan to use as a deposit for the mortgage. Once if the deal is done, your lender will reimburse a certain proportion of your mortgage loan. This could be as much as a couple of thousand pounds, depending on the lender and the size of the mortgage.
Tracker Mortgage
This normally follows movements in the base rate set by the Bank of England.
Flexible Mortgage
This is useful for couples starting a family or for those who are taking time out to study. You have to agree payment holidays with your lender. Taking time off could either increase your repayments later on or prolong your loan period.
Tips to get a Mortgage
Save a deposit
Before getting a mortgage, first thing is to save enough money for a deposit.
Financial Advice
Think about how you want to repay your mortgage. Most people choose repayment loans – also called capital and interest loans – where part is paid back every month. By this, the whole loan is repaid at the end of its term.
Find a lender
Once if you have chosen the type of mortgage and the repayment method, you need to find a lender.
How much can you borrow?
The lender or mortgage broker will be able to tell you how much you can borrow. This is based on the following three factors

Your income
Your existing debt
The size of your deposit

Applying for a Foreign Mortgage in Spain
When applying for a mortgage in Spain you need to make sure you have the following things

Valid Passport, residence permit or Spanish ID card (NIE)
New Building
Resale Properties
Three last salary slips of yours
Three last bank statements of yours
Spanish tax declaration for the last financial year (P60 form in UK) or if you are self-employed you need to provide tax slip for the last two years.

International Banks with Spanish Mortgages
The most straightforward option for a foreign buyer is to look to international banks, many of which have begun to offer special ‘Spanish mortgages’ due to the large demand from internationals looking to buy in Spain. These are specifically catered to the Spanish housing market and deals with every aspect of translation, lawyers and insurance.
Mortgage checklist

Save a deposit
Think about how much you can afford to pay each month on your mortgage
Go through the different types of mortgages available
Be prepared to get as much paperwork as possible in advance
Always read the small print – both on your mortgage and any insurance you intend to buy. It could save you a lot of money in the long run