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It makes them feel more confident about things such as the price they could go up to in an offer.<br /><br />Examples of subjects that often come up in a mortgage consultation: :</p><ul><li><p>What are the steps of the process to get a new mortgage?&apos; </p></li><li><p>&apos;I want a buying agent to go looking for me; how much exactly can I borrow?&apos; </p></li><li><p>&apos;How do the various mortgage types work out for us, both today and in 10 or 20 years’ time?&apos; </p></li><li><p>&apos;I’ve found a house I like; how much can I offer and how much will I be paying every month?&apos; </p></li></ul><p></p>"}},{"title":"What are the ‘buyer’s costs’?","richBody":{"value":"<p>The costs for the buyer (kosten koper or k.k. in Dutch) are one-off costs that you will have to pay yourself upfront. You could use your savings for that. These costs come on top of your home’s purchase price. Partly mandatory, the costs for the buyer are made up of: </p><ul><li><p>Advisory fees </p></li><li><p>Transfer tax </p></li><li><p>Property valuation fees </p></li><li><p>Notary fees </p></li><li><p>Buying agent fees (optional) </p></li><li><p>Fee for the Dutch National Mortgage Guarantee (NHG) (only when taking out a mortgage with NHG) </p></li></ul><p></p>"}},{"title":"What if I can no longer afford my mortgage?","richBody":{"value":"<p></p><p>During the term of your mortgage, there are all kinds of possible situations that could cause you to struggle to keep up with your mortgage payments. 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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>"}}]}}}