{"id":1562,"date":"2026-04-15T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oun.fi\/can-you-still-get-a-mortgage-from-banks\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T06:00:00","slug":"can-you-still-get-a-mortgage-from-banks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oun.fi\/en\/can-you-still-get-a-mortgage-from-banks\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you still get a mortgage from banks?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Real estate agents are silent, buyers are frustrated and the public is talking about making it harder to get a loan. But what is the reality? And more importantly, what can home buyers do to improve their chances of getting approved for a loan?  <\/p>\n<h2>Banks have really tightened their grip<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, access to credit has become very difficult. Banks have tightened their criteria significantly and the decision-making processes have slowed down. This is not just a perception &#8211; statistics and the banks&#8217; own statements confirm the trend.  <\/p>\n<p>The reasons are partly understandable. Banks need to operate profitably, and too loose a lending policy will eventually return to everyone. As interest rates rise, the assessment of borrowers&#8217; ability to pay becomes more critical. Banks have a responsibility both to their owners and to society as a whole.   <\/p>\n<h2>Slow processes are unacceptable<\/h2>\n<p>While stricter criteria are justified, there is no reason why loan applications should take months to process. Buyers have to wait an unreasonably long time for a decision, which puts a brake on the entire housing market. <\/p>\n<p>This is particularly problematic in urgent transactions where the seller is waiting for a quick decision. Banks should streamline their processes &#8211; strict criteria do not justify slow processing. <\/p>\n<h2>How to look at your home through the eyes of the bank<\/h2>\n<p>In this situation, the buyer must learn to think like a bank. The bank is not interested in your decor or your personal preferences. Instead, the bank will evaluate:  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The situation of the building society<\/strong> &#8211; does the company have debts or upcoming renovations?<\/li>\n<li><strong>The attractiveness of location<\/strong> &#8211; how easy is it to sell your home if necessary?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Building condition<\/strong> &#8211; will the building require major investment in the coming years?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Corporate governance<\/strong> &#8211; is the company being run competently?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Prepare carefully before applying for a loan<\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t leave anything to chance. Find out the situation of the property thoroughly before you apply for a loan: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get a landlord&#8217;s certificate and examine it carefully<\/li>\n<li>Request the latest financial statements and board minutes<\/li>\n<li>Find out about future renovations and how to finance them<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the company has no major disputes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Better results through knowledge<\/h2>\n<p>Getting credit has become more difficult, but that doesn&#8217;t mean that nothing can be done about it. By preparing carefully and understanding the bank&#8217;s perspective, you can significantly improve your chances of getting approved for a loan &#8211; and faster. <\/p>\n<p>Remember: an independent expert analysis of the property can be the most decisive factor in convincing the bank that your investment makes sense.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real estate agents are silent, buyers are frustrated and the public is talking about making it harder to get a loan. But what is the reality? And more importantly, what can home buyers do to improve their chances of getting approved for a loan? 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