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New Lula government to evaluate Caixa credit proposal for Brazilians to buy homes in Portugal

The Brazilian Embassy in Portugal has proposed a credit line through Brazil's Caixa Econômica Federal and Banco do Brasil to allow Brazilian residents in Portugal to finance home purchases. The proposal is currently under consideration by the Brazilian government, with expectations that the new administration will resume discussions following the recent electoral period.

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While this is a suggestion currently under evaluation by the Brazilian government and not a guarantee of a new credit program, it represents a potential future financial avenue for Brazilian residents to access mortgage financing for properties in Portugal.

Diário de Notícias· 17h agoRead original ↗

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