Serious about buying a home in the Netherlands?
Verify your borrowing power with our expat mortgage specialists.
Calculate your mortgage capacity

Most online calculators give generic outcomes.

Dutch mortgage approval depends on income structure, residency status, bonuses, 30% ruling, and lender interpretation. Use this calculator as a starting point.

Then validate your borrowing capacity with our expat mortgage specialist.

Why online calculators are only an indication

Your borrowing capacity in the Netherlands is not determined solely by income.

Banks assess:
  • Type of employment contract

  • Bonus and variable income

  • 30% ruling eligibility

  • Existing loans and student debt

  • Partner income (foreign or Dutch)

  • Residency status

  • Property type and energy label

Two buyers with identical salaries can receive vastly different mortgage approvals depending on how their file is structured. That is why serious buyers validate their numbers with a specialist before bidding on property.

Mortgages for expats & internationals

Many clients we advise initially receive incorrect or overly conservative estimates from generic calculators or bank websites. Our role is to determine your true purchasing power and position your application correctly with the right lender.

We specialise in mortgages for:
  • Expats working in the Netherlands

  • Highly skilled migrants

  • 30% ruling beneficiaries

  • Entrepreneurs and directors

  • International income structures

  • Buyers relocating to NL

What you can realistically borrow in the current market:

  • Most expats borrow between €350k and €900k

  • Dual income households often exceed €1M borrowing capacity

  • Energy-efficient properties may allow higher financing

  • Self-employed and bonus-heavy income requires specialist structuring

Lender differences remain significant.
Choosing the wrong lender first can reduce borrowing capacity or cause delays.

Top asked questions
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Book Your Mortgage Strategy Call

Most valuable for buyers who:

  • Plan to purchase within 6 months

  • Earn €70k+ income (single) or €110k+ household

  • Are purchasing a property €400k+

  • Want clarity before viewing homes

During this call you will receive:

  • Maximum borrowing

  • Monthly payment estimate

  • Required savings overview

  • Next steps to purchase

  • Confidential and without obligation
  • 100% Independent Advice