Comparison Guide

Hypofriend vs Financemate

Both help internationals in Germany with real estate. But they solve different problems. Here's how to choose.

The short answer

Hypofriend

Mortgage broker. You find a property, they find you a loan. Great for homebuyers.

Financemate

Independent platform with access to new developments across Germany. We find properties and match them to your goals. Built for investors.

Side-by-side comparison

Different services for different goals

FeatureHypofriendFinancemate
Primary Service
Mortgage brokerage
End-to-end property investment
Who It's For
Homebuyers needing financing
Investors building wealth
Property Access
You find your own property
New developments across Germany
Independence
Neutral on properties
Not tied to any single developer
Property Selection
You find the property
We find investment properties for you
Investment Analysis
Not offered
ROI, tax optimization, cashflow projections
Tax Advisor Network
Not offered
Access to property tax specialists
Portfolio Strategy
Not offered
1st, 2nd, 3rd property roadmap
Financing
Core service (750+ banks)
Included as part of the process
Focus
Best mortgage rate
Best investment outcome
Homebuyer Support
Yes - core focus
No - investment only

Choose Hypofriend if...

  • You've already found a property you want to buy
  • You're buying a home to live in (not as an investment)
  • You want to compare mortgage rates across 750+ banks
  • You need help with financing only, not property selection
  • You're looking for the lowest interest rate

Ideal customer: "I found an apartment in Munich. I need help finding the best mortgage."

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Choose Financemate if...

  • You want to invest in property (not buy a home to live in)
  • You want access to new developments across Germany, not just one region
  • You want independent advice - we're not tied to any single developer
  • You want to build a multi-property portfolio over time
  • You want financing optimized for investment returns, not just lowest rate
  • You want tax optimization and cashflow analysis included
  • You want access to tax advisors who specialize in property investment

Ideal customer: "I want to build wealth through German real estate. Help me find the right investment properties and make it happen."

FAQs

Hypofriend is a mortgage brokerage that helps you find financing for a property you've already chosen. Financemate is an end-to-end real estate investment service that helps you select investment properties, build a portfolio, and includes financing as part of the process. Hypofriend focuses on homebuyers needing loans. Financemate focuses exclusively on investors building wealth.

For investment property, Financemate is designed specifically for investors. We provide property selection, investment analysis, tax optimization, and financing together as one service. Hypofriend is a mortgage broker that helps with financing only - you need to find and evaluate the property yourself.

Financemate includes financing as part of our end-to-end investment service. We work with financing partners to get you the best terms for your investment property. However, we don't offer standalone mortgage brokerage - financing is integrated into our full investment process.

Financemate focuses exclusively on investment properties - real estate purchased to build wealth and generate rental income. If you're buying a home to live in (not as an investment), Hypofriend or another mortgage broker would be a better fit for your needs.

Financemate is specifically designed for portfolio building. We help you buy your first, second, third, and beyond investment properties with a long-term wealth strategy. We analyze how each property fits your overall financial plan. Hypofriend focuses on individual mortgage transactions without portfolio strategy.

No. Unlike mortgage brokers where you bring the property, Financemate helps you find and select investment properties. We partner with developers to offer new-build properties optimized for tax benefits and rental returns. We evaluate properties for investment suitability before presenting them to you.

No. Financemate is independent and not tied to any single developer. We have access to new property developments across Germany, which means we can recommend properties based purely on what fits your investment goals - not because we're locked into one development partner or region.

Yes. Beyond our tax optimization calculators, Financemate provides access to a network of tax advisors who specialize in property investment. They can help you claim depreciation benefits, structure your investment for maximum tax efficiency, and handle the German tax filing requirements. This is part of our end-to-end service - mortgage brokers typically don't offer this.

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