Specialisation · International

Property financing for expats, Germans abroad & cross-border workers

Three constellations, one bank network: expats living in Germany (Blue Card and similar), Germans living abroad, and cross-border workers DE/CH/AT. I know the banks that finance these cases — not every bank does.

Why Olga

Specialised in international constellations

International financings are a field of their own — most banks turn down residence abroad or foreign-currency income. I have worked as an independent broker in exactly this area since 2016.

A comparison across 500+ banks

I know which banks are active with a Blue Card, Swiss residence or income in USD — and which reject across the board.

Advice in German, English and Russian

Written documents are prepared in a bank-compliant form. For Russian-speaking clients, all explanations are available in Russian.

Specialised in investment properties

Listed-building depreciation, QNG new builds, KfW combinations — also for expats and non-residents (where permitted).

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Reviewed and regulated by the IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein. Free advice — the commission is paid by the bank.

Nationwide

Video call, phone, in person. Based in Krefeld, with clients across Germany and abroad.

500+ banks compared

Including specialist banks for non-residents, Blue Card mortgages and cross-border constellations.

FAQ

Common questions

Which residence permits allow property financing in Germany?
EU citizens and holders of a settlement permit (permanent residence) have the easiest access. The EU Blue Card works too — the circle of banks is smaller, but established. Fixed-term permits are possible, but usually need 30–40 % equity and the right banks.
What is the difference between a tax resident and a tax non-resident?
Tax resident: residence or habitual abode in Germany — you pay income tax here on your worldwide income. Tax non-resident: residence abroad; in Germany you pay only on income earned here. This makes a big difference for financing — the circle of banks is much smaller for non-residents.
Can Germans living abroad finance a property in Germany?
Yes, even as a German citizen with residence abroad this is possible — though only through a small circle of banks. I know the banks that finance with residence in Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands, the USA, the UK or Asia. Important: income must be reliably verifiable; for a foreign currency, a discount of around 25 % is applied to the income.
Do I get KfW funding as an expat?
For owner-occupation as a tax resident in Germany: yes. KfW 297/298 for QNG new builds, KfW 261 for renovation, KfW 300 for families — all are open to expats if the personal requirements are met. For non-residents (residence abroad), KfW is generally not eligible.
Client voice
★★★★★

“Its simply amazing and very friendly. we never had a very formal conversation right from the beginning of our business. Its really a great service for expats like me where there are lot of complications with the legal bindings in buying a property in Germany. I would recommend his services 5/5 for anyone who has a similar background like me — i assure you will be happy to take up your property if you associate your business with Herr Perini.”

Expat client · ProvenExpert
Model calculations

Example financings

Two typical constellations from practice — EU Blue Card and settlement permit. Terms are current and depend on creditworthiness.

Blue Card · IT sector

Apartment, Munich Neuhausen

Model calculation · first property
  • Purchase price€520,000
  • Equity€130,000 (25 %)
  • Bank loan€390,000
  • Residence statusEU Blue Card
  • IncomeEUR — DE tech
  • Example rate3.9 %
  • Monthly payment~€2,010

Model calculation, without guarantee. Terms depend on creditworthiness.

Residence permit · doctor

Apartment, Hamburg Eppendorf

Model calculation · specialist doctor
  • Purchase price€380,000
  • Equity€95,000 (25 %)
  • Bank loan€285,000
  • Residence statusSettlement permit
  • IncomeEUR — Hamburg clinic
  • Example rate3.7 %
  • Monthly payment~€1,470

A settlement permit enables standard financing with a wider circle of banks.

Model calculations without guarantee. Not binding offers. Terms vary by creditworthiness, property and bank. Not tax or legal advice.

Free checklist

Checklist for non-residents & expats — documents for a German mortgage

Residence permit, foreign-currency income, non-resident taxation, CRR III — what international buyers should prepare for financing in Germany. As of 2026, sent directly by e-mail.

What you get:

  • Residence permit & status · Blue Card, settlement permit, fixed-term
  • Foreign-currency income · evidence, conversion, bank acceptance
  • Non-resident specifics · non-resident tax, CRR III, withholding tax
  • Immediately usable · to tick off before you go to the bank
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