{"type":"document","data":{"contentType":"onecms:editorialPage","flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"description":"The end of the mortgage can also be the start of something new. With more financial room, you might begin to think differently about your plans — big or small.","robotInstruction":{"noFollow":false,"noIndex":false}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"cta","textLink":{"text":"See how your budget could change","url":"/en/individuals/daily-banking/budget-overview"}},{"componentType":"cta","textLink":{"text":"Make an appointment","url":"/en/individuals/services/contact-us-appointment"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Keep growing your home"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">That bathroom you’ve been meaning to renovate for years.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">The pergola that would transform your garden. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">Or making your home more energy-efficient for the future.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">With room in your monthly budget, some of these ideas might feel closer than before. </span></span></span></span></p>"},"textLinks":[{"text":"Get ideas for your next home project","url":"/en/individuals/borrowing/home/one-stop-shop-renovation/your-energy-renovation-toolkit"}],"title":"That project you’ve been postponing..."},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Make the most of your money"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">Build a safety buffer for peace of mind.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">Put money aside for a future project.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">Or learn about investing, step by step, at your own pace.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">It’s not about doing everything at once.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span>Just choosing what feels right for you.</span></span></span></span></p>"},"textLinks":[{"text":"Saving and investing? See how to choose","url":"/en/individuals/investing/saving-and-investing-how-to-choose"}],"title":"What would you like your money to do next?"},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Explore new possibilities in property"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">You might find yourself thinking about real estate again.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">A second place for weekends, a place by the coast or rental income…</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">With your current mortgage nearing its end, new possibilities may open up, depending on your situation. </span></span></span></span></p>"},"textLinks":[{"text":"See what could be possible for you","url":"/en/individuals/borrowing/mortgage-loan-simulation"}],"title":"Thinking about property again?"},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Focus on what matters for you"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">More room in your budget can also mean more room for yourself. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">A nice trip you’ve been postponing. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">A new course. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">Or simply more freedom in your daily life.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">This could be the moment to put what matters first. </span></span></span></span></p>"},"title":"More space for what matters to you"},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"And simply enjoy the freedom"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">You don’t have to decide anything right away. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">Having more financial room each month is already something meaningful. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">Take your time.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">Come back to your options whenever it feels right.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">We’re here to support you along the way.</span></span></span></span></p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Want to to talk it through?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\">If you’d like to explore your situation together, an advisor can help you reflect on what fits your plans – now or later.</span></span></span></span></p>"}},{"componentType":"cta","textLink":{"text":"Talk to an advisor","url":"/en/individuals/services/contact-us-appointment"}}]},"hasMacro":false,"id":"c6849e37-d373-456a-b93c-24145fe6e431","legalZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The ING Mortgage Loan, the ING Bridging Loan and the Mortgage loan combined are mortgage loans subject to the law of April 2016 concerning mortgage loans. Offer reserved for natural persons over the age of 18 and subject to prior acceptance of your application by ING Belgium and to mutual agreement.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>Your application and any approval of your application by ING Belgium (after examination of your file by ING Belgium) in-branch or via the ‘Mortgage Loans Online’ service at ing.be are not binding for ING Belgium or you until you’ve signed the credit offer at your ING branch (or, in the case of an online application, at home) and returned it to ING. (subject to prior approval of your file by ING). Before this, we’ll look at whether the data disclosed in your application are correct and complete based on, for example, the supporting documents that have been or will be supplied).</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>General conditions for ING loans are available from any ING branch and on <strong>ing.be</strong>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>ING Belgium NV/SA – Bank/Lender – Marnixlaan/Avenue Marnix 24, B-1000 Brussels – RLP Brussels – VAT: BE 0403.200.393 - BIC: BBRUBEBB – IBAN: BE45 3109 1560 2789</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>"}}]},"localeString":"en-GB","mainHeaderZone":{"backLink":{"textLink":{"text":"Borrowing","url":"/en/individuals/borrowing/home"}},"componentType":"editorialHeader","coreHeader":{"body":"For years, it’s been part of your monthly routine. And now, you’re getting closer to the finish line That’s something to be proud of.\r\nIt can also be the start of something new. With more financial room, you might begin to think differently about your plans — big or small. Or you might just want to enjoy the extra freedom for a while.\r\nYou might recognize yourself in one of these...","headerImage":{"extension":"jpg","original":"https://assets.ing.com/asset/0937f6ef-ea20-49ff-9d9e-f96b4f7efb89/Two-colleagues-celebrate-a-win.jpg","transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/0937f6ef-ea20-49ff-9d9e-f96b4f7efb89/Two-colleagues-celebrate-a-win","type":"image","width":5700},"title":"Your mortgage is nearing its end- that's a milestone!"},"date":"2026-06-17","readingTime":5},"publishDate":"2026-06-19T10:28:23.251+02:00"}}