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Building loan

You can take out a building loan to finance the construction or renovation of a property. It is granted in the form of a credit limit on your current account, which you will draw down as the work progresses.

Highlights

The account is debited as the work progresses. Interest is only charged on the funds that have been drawn down.
The construction loan includes a first and second mortgage. One interest rate is applied.

Rates and conditions

The account is debited upon submission of invoices signed by the project owner and the architect.
Once the work is finished, the loan is converted into one of our mortgage loans.

	Details
Minimum amount	Minimum: CHF 20,000
Maximum amount	Residential properties: max. of 80% of the property's value Other properties: between 50% and 70% of the property's value
Term	The entire construction phase
Interest rate	Customized
Commission	0.25% on the highest debit balance over the quarter
Principal repayment	None
Use of the loan	During the construction period You will draw on your loan as the work progresses, upon submission of invoices for work completed. You will be charged interest only on the funds actually used to pay those expenses.

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Tarifs et conditions des prestations de la clientèle entreprises

En tant que partenaire financier de référence des entreprises du canton de Vaud, nous vous proposons des prestations adaptées à vos besoins, dont vous trouvez les conditions et tarifs dans ce document.

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Tarif des frais crédits

En tant que partenaire financier de référence des entreprises du canton de Vaud, nous vous proposons une gamme de crédits adaptés à vos besoins. Les frais applicables à ces crédits sont recensés dans cette brochure.

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Taux des comptes

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Related services

Building Plus loan

This fixed-rate loan enables you to finance the construction of a property. You can keep careful track of your expenses throughout the construction phase and beyond.

Fixed-rate mortgage loan

With a fixed-rate mortgage loan, you can plan out your mortgage expenses for the entire loan term.

Green Bonus

With this loan, we waive your interest payments for the first 12 months if you buy or build a property with a CECB® eco-rating of A or carry out energy-saving renovations.

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