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Article L315-20 of the French Consumer Code

On the death of the borrower or the last living of the co-borrowers, the heirs may pay the debt capped at the value of the property estimated on the day the estate is opened. This valuation is carried out as necessary by an expert chosen by mutual agreement between the creditor and the borrower or appointed at their request.Failing this, and notwithstanding the rules applicable to acceptance with the benefit…

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Article L315-21 of the French Consumer Code

In the event that the borrower or his heirs dispose of the property, the mortgagee is notified of the proposed assignment.In the event that the mortgagee disputes the value of the property set out in the deed of assignment, the property is appraised by an expert chosen by mutual agreement between the creditor and the borrower or appointed at the borrower’s request.If the value of the property ultimately proves to…

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Article L315-23 of the French Consumer Code

When the lender is led to request the cancellation of the contract, it may demand the immediate repayment of the capital paid in, as well as the payment of accrued interest.Until actual settlement, the sums remaining due shall accrue default interest at a rate equal to the rate of the loan. In addition, the lender may claim compensation from the defaulting borrower which, without prejudice to the application of the…

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