What is a Frais d’etudes or frais de dossier in French banking?

When you buy a French property with bank financing the French bank may charge you a Frais d’etudes or frais de dossier which is an administration fee to put together your file. This is not always payable but it could be and it may be a large amount so always ask your French bank for more details about the costs you will be asked to pay and get this response in writing.

If you need more information it is best to contact an English speaking French banker or mortgage broker. We can help put you in contact with one click to contact us here.

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