How do you choose to repay the loan: in equal or decreasing instalments?
When you take out a loan, you can choose to repay in equal or decreasing instalments at the outset or at any time thereafter. A few details to help you make the best decision:
- You get an idea of what the loan rate is - it is calculated according to the product you choose, the amount and the desired loan period, as well as the type of interest (fixed or variable).
- The repayment pattern can be changed at any time during the loan. Depending on which option best suits your budget, you decide whether to switch to equal or, if necessary, decreasing instalments.
- Repayment in decreasing instalments implies a higher payment rate in the first period of the loan and a downward trend until the end of the repayment period, and the total interest paid is lower than in the case of repayment in equal instalments. The explanation is this: it is calculated by applying the percentage interest to the balance, and as the balance of the loan decreases, through repayment of principal, the amount of interest in the instalment starts to fall.
- If you choose to repay the loan in equal instalments, the monthly instalment is the same each month. The amount of the monthly instalment is constant throughout the repayment period and the total interest paid is higher than with repayment in decreasing instalments.
- The amount you can borrow also depends on the level of indebtedness required by the regulations in force - regardless of the repayment method.
- How you can apply for the change to decreasing/equal instalments: we will wait for you at the bank, where we will explain the solutions you can opt for and present you with an alternative repayment schedule, and depending on your decision, we will carry out a financial analysis to check that you fit into the new credit conditions. After the analysis, you will receive the final resolution if you are legally in debt, and if you choose to change the repayment of the loan, please make an appointment to come to the bank to sign the additional agreement to the credit contract that formalizes your decision.
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