{"type":"document","data":{"id":"e6ec4861-abaf-489a-813e-90012b1eee90","localeString":"en-GB","publishDate":"2026-04-22T16:30:37.954+02:00","contentType":"onecms:subCategoryPage","hasMacro":false,"flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"robotInstruction":{"noIndex":false,"noFollow":false},"description":"Guidance along the way of buying a house and financing it"},"mainHeaderZone":{"componentType":"categoryHeader","backLink":{"textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/mortgage","text":"Mortgage"}},"coreHeader":{"title":"Buying a home","subtitle":"A new place to call your own? Whether it’s your first home or your next one, exciting! We’re here to guide you along the way."}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Ready to make your living wishes come true?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<ul class=\"check-mark\"><li><span><span><span><span>Over 670,000 homeowners have an ING mortgage</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>Around 1,200 new mortgage appointments each week</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>High customer satisfaction with our <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/mortgage/mortgage-advice\">mortgage advice</a></span></span></span></span></li></ul>"}},{"componentType":"promotionalBanner","icon":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/bc98b812-1d22-4f9a-8c54-0a560ae59f41/Circle-Keys-9","type":"image","width":64,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/de63ea5d47373bc/original/Circle-Keys-9.svg","extension":"svg"},"body":"Discover the costs and benefits of making your home more energy efficient.","date":{},"textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/mortgage/sustainable-living/upgrade-check","text":"Start the Upgrade Check"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Buying a home in 5 steps"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span>Whether you’re renting or planning to sell your current home (possibly with equity), buying a home takes quite a bit of preparation. Here’s what to keep in mind.</span></span></span></p>"}},{"componentType":"accordion","accordionList":[{"title":"Step 1: Orientation","richBody":{"value":"<p>It all starts with your housing preferences. A few tips:</p><ul><li><a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/mortgage/mortgage-calculator\">Calculate</a> an indication of your maximum borrowing capacity. Handy: in My ING and the ING app you can save your results easily.</li><li>Gain more clarity through a <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/mortgage/contact\">free orientation appointment</a>. Still have questions afterwards? Feel free to call us.</li><li>Consider hiring a <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/mortgage/buyers-costs/buying-agent\">buying and selling estate agent</a> to help you find your new home.</li></ul>"}},{"title":"Step 2: Making an offer","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span>Hunting for a house without an estate agent? Make sure you know how to handle viewings and offers smartly. A few tips:</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><span>Be clear about your limit (your maximum mortgage + any equity). And when making an offer, think about including (suspensive) conditions.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>Call us before you make an offer. That way you can be sure you aren’t exceeding your maximum limit. The adviser from your first mortgage appointment can help you quickest.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>Choosing new-build? Then you don’t need to bid. You register for a new-build project. If you’re selected, you can decide whether you want to buy.</span></span></span></span></li></ul>"}},{"title":"Step 3: Advice","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span>Has your offer been accepted, or have you been allocated a new-build home? In your personal advice appointment you’ll hear whether you can get the mortgage you need, so the home can truly become yours.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>In short:</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><span>Based on your financial details and personal wishes, we ad</span></span></span></span>vise which mortgage types best suit your situation.</li><li>You’ll also know what your monthly payments will be, now and in the future.</li></ul><p>Tip: The advisory fee is tax-deductible. You only pay it after signing the advice agreement.</p>"}},{"title":"Step 4: Offer","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span>You’re nearly there:</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><span>After your personal advice appointment, we run a few final checks.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>Do those checks confirm that the mortgage amount is responsible to borrow? Then you’ll receive a </span></span></span></span>mortgage offer with <span><span><span><span>your personalised proposal and the associated conditions.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span>Agree? Then you sign the offer and the mortgage advice report. Your mortgage is arranged!</span></span></span></p>"}},{"title":"Step 5: Notary","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span>Your last step before you r</span></span></span>eceive the keys to your new home:</p><ul><li>At the notary, you’ll sign the mortgage deed and the deed of transfer (also known as ‘completion’).</li><li>Your <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/mortgage/mortgage-advice\">mortgage adviser</a> will guide you through this final step.</li></ul><p>The buyer chooses the notary. You can choose one yourself or select one via ING at a favourable rate.</p>"}}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Free orientation mortgage appointment?"},{"componentType":"cards","cards":[{"componentType":"serviceCard","cardType":"service","cardSize":"small","title":"Book your own time slot","intro":"If you’re an ING customer, simply choose a moment that suits you","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/1c8f40ef-e91b-44bf-a9bb-e6ac61c43c4c/Locked_outline_orange_RGB","type":"image","width":267,"altTextEN":"\"\"","altTextNL":"\"\"","altTextFR":"\"\"","altTextDE":"\"\"","original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/777d96b05d4b2a15/original/Locked_outline_orange_RGB.png","extension":"png"},"link":{"url":"/en/personal/mortgage/contact/book-appointment"}},{"componentType":"serviceCard","cardType":"service","cardSize":"small","title":"Prefer to call?","intro":"We’re happy to help. 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This translation is intended for the customers convenience only. In case of any discrepancies between the two versions, the original Dutch version shall prevail. The mortgage offer and contract will be signed in Dutch. Also, all further communication after signing the mortgage contract will be in Dutch. You acknowledge and accept this. If any assistance or clarification is needed, we recommend contacting your mortgage advisor or to call our customer service via the ING app.</p>"}}]}}}