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Basque Government Finalizes Mortgage Guarantee Program for First-Time Buyers Under 40

The program, now open for public consultation, aims to reduce youth emancipation age and boost homeownership with guarantees covering up to 20% of loans for properties valued up to €340,000.

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Overview

  • The Basque Government's mortgage guarantee program will support first-time home buyers under 40 by covering up to 20% of loans exceeding 80% of the property value.
  • Eligible properties must be primary residences within Euskadi, valued at €340,000 or less, including annexes such as garages and storage units.
  • Applicants must meet strict criteria, including age, income limits (€50,400 for individuals and €86,400 for couples), and residency requirements in Euskadi.
  • Exclusions apply to prior homeowners, except in cases of inheritance, divorce, or substandard housing that fails to meet basic habitability standards.
  • The finalized decree has entered a public consultation phase, marking the last step before the program's official implementation.