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The Mortgage Loan Denial Letter is a crucial document in the Dutch mortgage lending process, required when a financial institution decides not to proceed with a mortgage loan application. This document must be issued in compliance with Dutch financial regulations, including the Financial Supervision Act (Wft) and the Consumer Credit Act. The letter serves multiple purposes: it formally communicates the lending decision, provides legally required explanations for the denial, outlines the applicant's rights under Dutch law, and maintains documentary evidence of the institution's decision-making process. The content must be clear, transparent, and compliant with both Dutch and EU regulations regarding financial services communication and data protection. Financial institutions typically use this template when they need to decline mortgage applications due to factors such as credit scoring, income verification, property valuation, or debt-to-income ratios.

1. Header Information: Bank's letterhead, date, reference number, and recipient's contact details

2. Loan Application Reference: Clear reference to the specific mortgage loan application, including application date and requested amount

3. Decision Statement: Clear and direct statement of the loan denial decision

4. Reason for Denial: Specific, clear explanation of the primary reasons for the loan denial, in compliance with Dutch transparency requirements

5. Legal Basis: Reference to relevant regulations and criteria that formed the basis for the decision

6. Right to Information: Information about the applicant's right to request additional explanation and access to their personal data under GDPR

7. Appeal Process: Information about the applicant's right to appeal the decision and the process for doing so

8. Alternative Options: Where appropriate, suggestions for alternative financing options or steps the applicant might take

9. Closing: Professional closing statement, contact information for further questions, and signature of authorized representative