BANK - Home Financing Hungary
Apartment – House – Land – Construction
With nearly fifteen years of experience in real estate financing, we offer more than just support in finding the right bank and financing model for our clients — we accompany them throughout the entire process, from the initial offer all the way to the official registration of ownership with the land registry. Upon request, our trusted attorney and notary partners, each with solid professional experience, are available to ensure the transaction is carried out professionally and with full legal security.
Our support doesn't stop at financing. Depending on the condition of the selected property, our expert partners can perform thorough on-site inspections and provide reliable assessments of the current state and any potential restoration or renovation costs.
Real Estate Financing in Hungary
Why Hungary?
The Hungarian real estate market often receives less attention compared to other countries in the region, even though many factors suggest the opposite. While the market does show a degree of volatility and greater exposure to broader economic trends, these challenges can not only be managed with the help of professionals who possess deep local knowledge — they can actually be turned into strategic advantages. Thanks to the shorter geographic distances between regions, cities at different stages of development still offer untapped opportunities for nearly every budget. Identifying such areas in time can provide a significant market edge, often resulting in higher returns compared to more saturated markets. The key lies in combining expertise with local insight — something our team of professionals offers to all our clients. Internationally, investors are usually only familiar with names like Balaton, Hévíz, and Budapest. However, similar or even better results can be achieved with significantly lower capital — provided the right local guidance is available. Contact us today and take advantage of our exclusive, often off-market opportunities!
Important Information:
Terms:
From 18 years of age (legally competent individuals)
Main residence in Austria
50% own funds depending on the valuation result and/or:
Additional collateral in the form of Austrian or foreign real estate (HU, AT) – the real value of such property can be considered as additional own funds up to 50%!
Requirements and Necessary Documents:
Payslips from the last 3 months
Bank statements from the last 3 months
Copy of ID
Copy of residence registration certificate
Income confirmation (uploaded below)
If purchasing through a real estate agent: property exposé
If purchasing from a private seller: land register excerpt, floor plan, energy certificate, photos (also required for properties used as additional collateral)
In case of construction: building plan, elevation plan, land register excerpt of the plot, cost calculation or construction offer
Purchase Costs:
Property acquisition tax 4%
Above 1 billion HUF: 2%, max. 200 million HUF
Legal fees 1–3%
Land register entry 6,600 HUF
Notary fees 8,200 HUF – 86,200 HUF
Commission 2–6%
Our Complimentary Services:
- Creditworthiness check by phone or online
A fast credit check by phone or online to quickly provide the client with clarity regarding their financial possibilities.
- Property offer consultation
Tailored advice on available real estate offers, including a detailed assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of different property types – aligned with the client's individual needs and goals.
- Loan application and coordination
We handle the entire coordination of the loan application process – from submission to final approval.
- Service fees:
The fee for the above services is 1% of the loan amount plus VAT.
Additional services:
Legal and tax advice:
We cooperate with renowned lawyers and tax consultants who offer comprehensive legal and tax advice to ensure that your real estate investment is optimally structured from both a legal and tax perspective. They guarantee a smooth and legally secure process. Fees are agreed individually.
Connection to experts from our professional network:
We ensure that our clients are connected on-site with the best professionals from our network – enabling them to achieve their goals professionally and with confidence.
AML Information for International Transactions:
If you're investing more equity or transferring larger sums of money, it's important to understand the following Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules ahead of time. This helps you avoid delays, account freezes, or issues during compliance reviews.
Cash Transactions:
Import and export of cash within the EU with a threshold of 10,000 euros: If you're traveling with €10,000 or more in cash—or the equivalent in foreign currency, gold, or securities—into or out of the European Union, you must declare it in writing to the relevant customs office before crossing the border. This rule is based on EU Regulation 2018/1672 and applies in Austria as well. If the cash is not declared, customs authorities can confiscate it and may start legal proceedings under anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.
Cash payments in commercial transactions (domestic): According to the Under the Austrian Trade Regulation Act (GewO, 1994 §§ 365m1–365z), all businesses and service providers must follow anti-money laundering procedures when accepting or making cash payments of €10,000 or more. For example, a car dealership must verify the customer's identity, assess the risk, and keep proper records when a car is paid for in cash over this amount. The same rules apply to cash purchases of other high-value goods like jewelry, artwork, or electronics. Once the €10,000 cash threshold is reached, ID verification using official documents becomes mandatory. Note: This rule applies strictly to cash payments—credit card or bank transfers are not affected.
Art and antiques trade: Since the expansion of the 5th EU AML Directive (EU 2018/843), dealers of high-value art—such as galleries and auction houses—are required to comply with anti-money laundering regulations. In this sector, customer identification using official documents is mandatory for any transaction totaling €10,000 or more, regardless of whether payment is made in cash or via bank transfer. So, if you're buying artwork for €10,000 or more, you should expect the seller to verify your identity—and if anything seems suspicious, the transaction may be reported to the authorities.
Reporting obligation: Transactions over €10,000 don't have to be automatically reported to the authorities unless there's something suspicious about them. However, for any cash transaction above this threshold, proper identification and documentation are mandatory to help flag potential red flags. Starting in 2027, the EU will ban all cash payments over €10,000, so transactions of this size will no longer be legally allowed in cash anywhere in the Union.
Bank Transactions:
Over 10.000 EUR:
For wire transfers above €10,000, the EU's rules on money transfer traceability (EU Regulation 2015/847) apply.
Banks must verify customers under the "Know Your Customer" (KYC) process.
Transfers of €15,000 or more automatically trigger a review of the relationship between the sender and the recipient. Starting in 2027, this threshold will be lowered to €10,000.
Customer identification is required for each transaction unless there's an existing business relationship.
If the amount is split into multiple transfers, the total will still be reviewed—especially if there's suspicion of "structuring" to avoid reporting. Review periods typically range from 30 to 180 days, depending on the risk level.
Over 25.000 EUR:
While €25,000 isn't a legal threshold, it's widely recognized in the financial industry as a point where banks apply enhanced due diligence (EDD), especially for international wire transfers.
Banks increasingly ask for proof of the source of funds for transactions of this size—such as a purchase agreement, inheritance documents, or an invoice.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) publishes a list of countries with weak anti-money laundering controls, available at https://www.fatf-gafi.org/en/home.html.
Transactions involving these countries may be subject to extra scrutiny, restrictions, or even be completely blocked.
Over 50.000 EUR:
Large cross-border or domestic transfers are automatically reported to the Austrian Ministry of Finance (BMF).
If a transaction appears suspicious, it must also be reported to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU): https://www.bundeskriminalamt.at/308/start.aspx.
Stricter Regulations from 2027:
Starting July 10, 2027, the review threshold for bank transactions will be lowered from €15,000 to €10,000 under EU Regulation 2024/1624.
Cash payments over €10,000 will no longer be allowed anywhere in the EU.
What happens if the source of funds cannot be proven?
Banks may freeze an account until the source of funds is clearly verified. If the explanation is missing or not convincing, it could lead to criminal consequences.
Banks themselves aren't exempt—violations can result in fines, license revocation, or even personal liability for those involved.
You can find additional documents on this topic at the bottom of the page.
Financeable Counties and Areas:
- Zala
- Vas
- Győr-Moson-Sopron
- Komárom-Esztergom
- Veszprém
- Fejér
- Pest
- Budapest
- Balaton
