Save the broker fees

Could you qualify for an Italian mortgage?

Buying a home in Italy? Find out if you may qualify for a mortgage as a foreign buyer, with financial preparation from an Italian commercialista instead of broker fees.

Financial preparation, not brokerage. Neither Smart Move Italy nor our commercialista, Dott. Simone Magherini, acts as a mortgage broker. Our role is financial preparation, documentation and administrative support. We do not arrange or guarantee financing, and final decisions always rest with the bank.

Who can qualify

What foreign buyers can expect.

Typical bank limits depend on whether you live in Italy.

Non-residents

Buying from abroad

Up to 50%

of the purchase price

  • About 50 percent in cash needed
  • Minimum loan of 100,000 euros
  • Debt ratio up to 30 percent
  • 15 year term, up to 20 possible
Residents with foreign income

Living in Italy

Up to 80%

of the purchase price

  • Foreign income in USD, CAD, AUD, GBP, EUR or a similar currency
  • Financial model and documents prepared by our Italian commercialista

All lending is subject to bank approval.

Skip the middleman

Save the broker fees.

If you can approach an Italian bank directly, you do not need to pay a broker. What you do need is proper financial modelling to present your request.

That is what our commercialista prepares for you: your financial model and documentation, ready for the bank's evaluation.

Check My Eligibility
How it works

Your finances, prepared the way Italian banks expect.

  1. 1

    Complete the questionnaire

    Tell us about your finances and your purchase plans.

  2. 2

    Initial financial evaluation

    Dr. Magherini reviews your information, prepares a financial model and makes preliminary enquiries to see whether a bank may be interested. You receive a short written assessment.

  3. 3

    Preparation and bank evaluation

    If a bank is interested and you wish to proceed, he prepares and organizes your documentation, with the aim of a preliminary lending assessment similar to a pre-approval.

  4. 4

    Support during your purchase

    Once you find a property, we help coordinate the financial documentation and communication as your application moves forward, including translations.

Property in Italy
Questions & answers

Mortgage questions.

Are you a mortgage broker?

No. Neither Smart Move Italy nor Dr. Simone Magherini acts as a mortgage broker. Our role is financial preparation, documentation and administrative support, not arranging or guaranteeing mortgage financing. Final decisions always rest with the bank.

Do I need a broker?

Not necessarily. If you can approach a bank directly, you do not need to pay a broker. What you do need is proper financial modelling and documentation to present your request, and that is what Dr. Magherini prepares.

Who is Dr. Magherini?

Dott. Simone Magherini is an experienced Italian commercialista we work with. He reviews your finances, prepares your financial model and documentation, and supports you through the bank's evaluation.

Can a foreigner get a mortgage in Italy?

In many cases, yes. Italian banks lend to non-residents and to residents with foreign income, but their requirements are stricter than for locals, and how your finances are prepared and presented makes a real difference. Our questionnaire shows you where you stand.

How much can I borrow?

Non-residents can usually borrow up to 50 percent of the purchase price, so you need around 50 percent in cash. Residents with foreign income in an accepted currency can borrow up to 80 percent. All lending is subject to bank approval.

What does it cost?

The first stage is an initial financial evaluation, which is non-refundable. If no suitable bank is interested, the process ends there with no further obligation. Later stages are only if you choose to proceed, and we explain every fee before you commit.

Ready to find out?

See if you could qualify for an Italian mortgage.

Complete our free eligibility questionnaire, and we'll review your financial profile to help you understand your options.

Save the broker fees

Could you qualify for an Italian mortgage?

Buying a home in Italy? Find out if you may qualify for a mortgage as a foreign buyer, with financial preparation from an Italian commercialista instead of broker fees.

Financial preparation, not brokerage. Neither Smart Move Italy nor our commercialista, Dott. Simone Magherini, acts as a mortgage broker. Our role is financial preparation, documentation and administrative support. We do not arrange or guarantee financing, and final decisions always rest with the bank.

Who can qualify

What foreign buyers can expect.

Typical bank limits depend on whether you live in Italy.

Non-residents

Buying from abroad

Up to 50%

of the purchase price

  • About 50 percent in cash needed
  • Minimum loan of 100,000 euros
  • Debt ratio up to 30 percent
  • 15 year term, up to 20 possible
Residents with foreign income

Living in Italy

Up to 80%

of the purchase price

  • Foreign income in USD, CAD, AUD, GBP, EUR or a similar currency
  • Financial model and documents prepared by our Italian commercialista

All lending is subject to bank approval.

Skip the middleman

Save the broker fees.

If you can approach an Italian bank directly, you do not need to pay a broker. What you do need is proper financial modelling to present your request.

That is what our commercialista prepares for you: your financial model and documentation, ready for the bank's evaluation.

Check My Eligibility
How it works

Your finances, prepared the way Italian banks expect.

  1. 1

    Complete the questionnaire

    Tell us about your finances and your purchase plans.

  2. 2

    Initial financial evaluation

    Dr. Magherini reviews your information, prepares a financial model and makes preliminary enquiries to see whether a bank may be interested. You receive a short written assessment.

  3. 3

    Preparation and bank evaluation

    If a bank is interested and you wish to proceed, he prepares and organizes your documentation, with the aim of a preliminary lending assessment similar to a pre-approval.

  4. 4

    Support during your purchase

    Once you find a property, we help coordinate the financial documentation and communication as your application moves forward, including translations.

Property in Italy
Questions & answers

Mortgage questions.

Are you a mortgage broker?

No. Neither Smart Move Italy nor Dr. Simone Magherini acts as a mortgage broker. Our role is financial preparation, documentation and administrative support, not arranging or guaranteeing mortgage financing. Final decisions always rest with the bank.

Do I need a broker?

Not necessarily. If you can approach a bank directly, you do not need to pay a broker. What you do need is proper financial modelling and documentation to present your request, and that is what Dr. Magherini prepares.

Who is Dr. Magherini?

Dott. Simone Magherini is an experienced Italian commercialista we work with. He reviews your finances, prepares your financial model and documentation, and supports you through the bank's evaluation.

Can a foreigner get a mortgage in Italy?

In many cases, yes. Italian banks lend to non-residents and to residents with foreign income, but their requirements are stricter than for locals, and how your finances are prepared and presented makes a real difference. Our questionnaire shows you where you stand.

How much can I borrow?

Non-residents can usually borrow up to 50 percent of the purchase price, so you need around 50 percent in cash. Residents with foreign income in an accepted currency can borrow up to 80 percent. All lending is subject to bank approval.

What does it cost?

The first stage is an initial financial evaluation, which is non-refundable. If no suitable bank is interested, the process ends there with no further obligation. Later stages are only if you choose to proceed, and we explain every fee before you commit.

Ready to find out?

See if you could qualify for an Italian mortgage.

Complete our free eligibility questionnaire, and we'll review your financial profile to help you understand your options.