Raiffeisen Bausparkasse Gesellschaft m.b.H. products, services and reviews

About Raiffeisen Bausparkasse Gesellschaft m.b.H.

Raiffeisen Bausparkasse Gesellschaft m.b.H. is an Austrian building society within the Raiffeisen Banking Group, operating under the Austrian Building Society Act (Bausparkassengesetz) and supervised by the Financial Market Authority (FMA). Its core business follows the domestic Bauspar model: regulated multi‑year savings contracts (commonly six years) that may qualify for the annually set state premium within statutory limits on eligible contributions, paired with housing‑related lending such as classic Bauspar loans, mortgages, and bridging finance for acquisition, construction, refurbishment, and energy‑efficiency projects. Bauspar savings contracts typically involve an upfront closing fee based on the agreed contract sum, low fixed or mixed interest, and restrictive early termination rules that can reduce returns and trigger repayment of subsidized amounts pursuant to law and contract terms. Loan pricing is usually linked to the Bauspar system with caps and margins defined by tariff, and underwriting applies Austrian standards for purpose, collateral, and affordability; disbursement is subject to documentation and property due diligence. Deposits with Austrian credit institutions are protected up to the statutory limit per depositor under the national deposit guarantee framework; the specific scheme membership and scope should be confirmed in pre‑contract information. Distribution is primarily via the Raiffeisen branch network and affiliated advisors, with online channels supporting applications and contract servicing. The balance sheet is concentrated in retail housing finance funded largely by Bauspar deposits, creating interest‑rate and maturity‑transformation exposure managed under regulatory requirements and internal risk limits; capital, liquidity, and risk metrics are disclosed in annual and Pillar 3 reports. Fees, rates, state premium levels, eligibility rules, and tax treatment of interest are governed by law and subject to change, so prospective customers should review current tariffs, key information documents, and consumer disclosures and compare the Bauspar structure with alternative savings and mortgage options before committing.