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The effective interest rate (EIR) is an interest rate which reflects all costs of a loan. It is equal to the nominal interest rate and increased by all other loan costs (fees, insurance, deposit and other directly related costs). The EIR serves for consumers to compare loan offers of different banks because it represents the total cost of a loan.
Housing loan
Zaba is offering reduced interest rates from 20. 10. to 19. 12. 2025. with which you can more easily solve your housing issue or refinance an existing housing loan from another bank.
- The interest rate is fixed for the entire loan repayment period and is 2.99% (EIR 3.28%)*
- No cost for one property appraisal from ZANE
- You can request an informative offer through your m-zaba, without going to a branch. Check in m-zaba under Products / Housing Loan
Dream in your own home! A housing loan is the solution for your housing needs - whether you are buying an apartment, building a house or renovating a property.
For loans secured by immovable property collateral (real estate), it must be adequately valued by an appraiser authorized to conduct appraisals in accordance with the positive regulations of Republic of Croatia. The final market value appraisal report must contain at least the elements specified in the document Important elements of the real estate appraisal (listed in the documentation attached to this product). News in the preparation of the real estate appraisal report from January 1, 2024.
Here you can find out about all the details related to loan repayment life insurance.
Benefits
- Fixed interest rate for the total repayment period
- Increase of the loan amount up to 5%, a maximum of EUR 7,000 for the purpose of reimbursing the costs for the realization of the loan (supporting documentation needed)
- The possibility of arranging a grace period (moratorium) during parental leave
- Use m-zaba to monitor your repayment schedule and the number of remaining instalments
* Typical example: For a loan in the amount of EUR 70,000, a fixed interest rate of 2,99% for the entire loan repayment period, a repayment period of 30 years, 360 monthly annuities, repayment in annuities including the costs of real estate fire insurance premiums and the loan user insurance policy against the consequences of an accident and maintaining a current account for one month, the effective interest rate is 3,28%. The monthly annuity is EUR 294,76. The total amount that the client needs to pay is EUR 109.494,61.
Arrangement
Property valuation is the process determining the market value of certain real estate property. Property valuation is required when granting all loans that prescribe pledge transfer of ownership rights on a property as the security instrument (mortgage).
Creditworthiness check is determining a client’s credit rating, or the possibility for the client to obtain a loan and repay it with interest within the period stipulated in the Loan Agreement.
A fire insurance policy is a required collateral home loan which brings many benefits in the event of adverse event. Check out our offer of other property insurance. Find more here.
Use
The loan user can choose the due date of the annuity/installment in the period from the 1st to the 27th of the month.
Yes, the early repayment of the loan or an increased payment is possible at any time during the loan repayment free of charge.
Intercalary interest is interest that is calculated and charged on the amount of a granted loan from the date when the loan is granted until the start of loan repayment. It is usually calculated according to the rate and method used for regular interest.
For example: if the loan was granted on 10 August, and loan repayment is agreed on the 1st of the month, intercalary interest is calculated from 10 August until 31 August.