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Borrow money – calculate, compare and take out a loan responsibly
Geld l and and kan help and om e and grote uitgave te spreid and , bestaande krediet and te herstructurer and of tijdelijk financiële ruimte te creër and . De belangrijkste vraag is niet alle and “How much can I borrow?”, but also: which loan form is suitable and what does it cost in total? .
On this page you will find a practical explanation of loan types (such as personal loan and revolving credit), hoe interest and APR work, what you can expect from assessment and BKR, en hoe u maandlasten en total costs realistisch inschat.
Borrow money in short
A loan consists of one principal amount, An interest and a term. Samen bepalen ze uw maandlast en de total costs.
What should you pay attention to?
- Loan form: personal loan vs. revolving credit.
- Interest and APR: Compare on total costs, not just interest rate.
- term: longer is lower per month, but usually more expensive overall.
- assessment: income, fixed costs and BKR registrations play a role.
- Conditions: penalty-free repayment, change costs, flexibility.
Final acceptance and rates are provider and situation dependent.
Which loan type suits your situation?
De juiste Loan form hangt af van uw doel: éénmalige aankoop, verbouwing, herfinanciering of tijdelijke ruimte. Hieronder de meest voorkomende opties.
personal loan
- fixed term and fixed monthly payment;
- interest is often fixed during the term;
- suitable for one-off expenditure (car, renovation, furnishing);
- more predictability in budget.
revolving credit
- flexible withdrawal/redemption up to limit (product dependent);
- interest is often variable;
- useful for spreading multiple expenses;
- pay attention to costs for long outstanding debt.
Other routes (situation-dependent)
- use mortgage/home equity for large amounts;
- student loans/DUO are not covered by consumer credit;
- business loan for entrepreneurs (other acceptance);
- credit cards/BNPL: often expensive if held for a long time.
Interest and APR: what are you really comparing?
Interest rate
De rente is de prijs die u betaalt om geld te lenen. De hoogte hangt vaak af van bedrag, looptijd, Credit profile en de gekozen leenvorm.
Interest can be fixed or variable (depending on product).
APR (Annual Percentage Rate)
Het JKP is bedoeld om de total costs van krediet inzichtelijker te maken. Het kan naast rente ook kostencomponenten weerspiegelen (afhankelijk van aanbieder en product).
Always compare total costs over the entire term.
What affects your interest rate?
| Factor | Effect | Practical tip |
|---|---|---|
| Loan amount | Some providers use graduated rates; interest may differ per band. | Test multiple amounts in the calculation. |
| term | Longer can be more expensive in total, but lower per month. | Choose term based on affordability and total costs. |
| Credit profile | Income, expenses and credit history can play a role. | Make sure your fixed costs and buffer are realistic. |
| Fixed vs variable | Variable indicates interest rate change risk. | Weigh security against flexibility. |
Calculate monthly costs: amount, term and total costs
Amount
A higher loan amount usually immediately increases your monthly payment and total interest.
Borrow only what you need, with a buffer.
term
A longer term reduces the monthly payment, but often increases the total costs.
Choose the shortest term that fits comfortably.
total costs
Compare loans by total repayment: principal + interest + any costs.
That gives the most fair comparison.
Scenario check (quick approach)
- Calculate your loan with 2–3 terms.
- Compare monthly costs and total costs.
- Check affordability if interest rates rise (with variable) or if income falls.
- Assess whether additional repayments are possible/penalty-free.
Assessment and BKR: how does a provider determine your borrowing capacity?
What is usually assessed?
- income (fixed/flex) and stability;
- fixed costs (rent/mortgage, alimony, other credits);
- living space/buffer and affordability;
- credit registrations and payment behavior.
BKR in short
Veel l and ing and word and geregistreerd bij het BKR. Dat helpt aanbieders om verantwoord te l and and . E and registratie is niet per definitie negatief; betalingsachterstand and weg and doorgaans zwaarder.
The exact impact varies per provider and situation.
Conditions that make the difference
Repay without penalty
See if you can make additional repayments without compensation. This can reduce overall costs.
Flexibility
With some products you can make interim withdrawals or adjust the limit (depending on the product).
Changes & administration
Pay attention to any costs associated with changes, payments, or early termination of the loan.
Refinance or consolidate loans
Soms kan het samenvoegen van meerdere kredieten in één lening overzicht en kostenvoordeel geven. De uitkomst hangt af van rente, looptijd, boetes en Conditions.
Always compare the total costs before and after refinancing.
Responsible lending: practical guidelines
Goal and repayment plan
- Borrow for a concrete purpose with clear value.
- Choose a term that suits the lifespan of your purchase.
- Check whether additional repayments are possible.
Buffer and stress test
- Keep a financial buffer for unexpected costs.
- Simulate a decrease in income or increase in interest (if variable).
- Prevent the loan from “fixing” your fixed cost structure.
Frequently asked questions about borrowing money
What is the difference between a personal loan and revolving credit?
Een personal loan heeft meestal een vaste looptijd en vaste maandlast. Doorlopend krediet biedt vaak meer flexibiliteit (opnemen/aflossen) maar heeft vaak variabele rente. Welke beter past hangt af van uw doel en behoefte aan zekerheid.
What should I pay attention to when comparing interest rates?
Kijk niet alleen naar het rentepercentage. Vergelijk ook het JKP (waar relevant), looptijd, totale terugbetaling, en voorwaarden zoals Repay without penalty.
How much can I borrow?
Dat hangt af van inkomen, vaste lasten, kredietregistraties en de gekozen Loan form. Een berekening geeft een indicatie; de definitieve beoordeling gebeurt door de aanbieder.
Does a BKR registration affect my loan?
Vaak wel, omdat aanbieders uw kredietverplichting and and betaalgedrag meeweg and . E and registratie is niet automatisch negatief; achterstand and weg and doorgaans zwaarder.
Is penalty-free repayment always possible?
Niet altijd. Veel leningen bieden (gedeeltelijk) Repay without penalty, maar voorwaarden verschillen. Controleer dit vooraf, zeker als u verwacht extra te kunnen aflossen.
Is refinancing/merging loans wise?
Dat kan, als het overzicht geeft en total costs lager uitvallen. Let op eventuele boetes, nieuwe looptijd en totale rente over de hele periode.
What is a sensible term?
Kies bij voorkeur de kortste looptijd die comfortabel betaalbaar is en past bij het doel. A longer term reduces the monthly payment, but often increases the total costs.
Borrow money? Start with a calculation
Bereken uw lening en vergelijk scenario’s op maandlasten en total costs. Zo kiest u een leenvorm die past bij uw situatie.
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