To be eligible for a state guarantee on a home loan, you must meet these criteria:

  • You’re buying at least 50% of the home.
  • The home is intended for your or your family’s own use as a permanent residence. 
  • The home is located in Finland.

A home loan with a state guarantee is granted with a loan period of 25 years. Any repayment holidays may subsequently extend the loan period, but to no more than 29 years.

State guarantee in ordinary home loans

The amount of an ordinary state-guaranteed home loan cannot exceed 85% of the purchase price of the home. The guarantee will cover a maximum of 20% of the granted home loan, or a maximum of 60,000 euros. 

Borrowers must pay a guarantee fee, which is 2.5% of the guaranteed amount.

State guarantee in ASP loans

First-time home buyers can get a state guarantee for an ASP loan that covers up to 90% of the purchase price of the home. With ASP loans, the state guarantee will cover a maximum of 25% of the loan and it is free of charge. 

If you need an ordinary home loan in addition to the ASP loan, you will need to pay a fee for the state guarantee included in the ordinary loan.