Buying a home in France: mortgage rates and costs

What a mortgage typically costs in France right now, how the central bank rate compares, and a worked monthly payment example you can adjust in our calculators.

Typical mortgage rate

3.1% – 3.7%

20-year fixed. France is dominated by long-dated fixed-rate mortgages.

As of 2025-11-28. Source

Central bank rate

2%

European Central BankDeposit facility rate

As of 2025-10-30. Source

Example monthly payment in France

Example monthly payment in France
Purchase price€300,000
Deposit (20%)€60,000
Loan amount€240,000
Interest rate3.4% · 20-year term
Estimated monthly payment€1,380

Illustration only, using the midpoint of the typical rate range. It excludes taxes, insurance and fees. Adjust the figures in the mortgage calculator.

Calculators for France

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