Borrowers may only take out loans denominated in a currency other than the euro, repayable in euros or in the currency concerned, if they declare that they mainly receive their income or hold assets in that currency at the time the loan contract is signed, unless the exchange rate risk is not borne by the borrower.
At the latest when the loan offer is issued, the lender informs the borrower of the risks inherent in such a loan agreement and of any options for converting repayments into euros during the course of the loan.
A decree in the Conseil d’Etat shall specify the conditions of application of this article.