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US Mortgage for Non Residents: Loan

Requirements
Is there a US Mortgage for non Residents?

Yes, you can get a US Mortgage for non-Residents! America Mortgages has several
mortgage programs for non U.S. Citizens to obtain US real estate for purchase or
refinancing, regardless whether they have U.S. credit (FICO score), residency, or even
proof of income.

Whether you plan on living in the home or


staying in your home country and renting
it out at today’s high rental rates, you
too can invest in a US property. From
Florida to Texas to California, you can buy a
home in any one of the 50 United States!

Loan to Value (LTV) Ratio on US


Mortgage for Non Residents

Maximum Loan to Value for a non-U.S. citizen mortgage is typically capped at 70% LTV
(30 down payment) on a purchase and 65%LTV on a refinance.

Most programs allow up to USD$2,000,000 maximum cash out for a refinance or


remortgage.

Non-US Citizen Mortgage Income Qualification

America Mortgages for US non-residents can be dividing into two types of loan
programs for:

1. Stated Income Mortgages: Do not require income verification or tax returns.


Perfect for non-U.S. citizen mortgage borrowers that are either self-employed or
have numerous write-offs on foreign tax returns.
2. Full Income Mortgages: Require the following:
 Two (2) years of foreign tax returns
 Two (2) months bank statements (foreign account okay)
 One (1) month pay statements

Valid non-US Passport

US mortgages for non-residents require a copy of a valid passport of the borrower. A


U.S. visa is not required normally. You should also make sure that your country is not
listed in Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Sanctions Programs and Country
Information.

Mortgage Loan Down Payment

The necessary down payment can range


from 30% to 50%, depending on the
property type, interest rate, and
documents that you can provide.
America Mortgages has mortgage
programs for non-income and income
verification.

Mortgage Interest Rate

U.S. Mortgage interest rates for non-US citizen borrowers vary from 5% to 7+% and
are subject to change every day. America Mortgages compensation is not based on the
rate, and borrowers will receive the best options available at the time of application.

Acceptible Non-US Resident Bank Statements

Non US Citizen mortgage borrowers need to show two months (60 days) of bank
statements and show that funds are “seasoned.” Seasoned funds mean that funds have
been in an account, U.S. or Foreign, for a minimum of 6o days for anti-money
laundering (AML) purposes. U.S. anti-money laundering laws require this.
If the borrower has money in cash, he/she will need to deposit that cash in their bank
and let it season two full months.

America Mortgages has loan programs that allow for 100% gift funds for Non-U.S.
citizen borrowers looking to purchase U.S. Real Estate. Gift funds are money given to
you by a family member or friend without expectation of repayment. This money will
also need to meet the AML seasoning requirements.

Necessary Money Reserves US Mortgages for Non Residents

For most programs reserves are not required.

Foreign Credit Report or Bank Reference Letter

For most programs, a foreign credit report or bank reference letter will be required for
non US citizens.

Required Funds in a U.S. Bank

The funds for the down payment and closing costs must be in a banking institution for
60 days (seasoned). These funds can be in either a U.S. account or non-U.S. account.
Any bank statements in foreign languages require professional translation.

Minimum Loan Amount $100,000

Unlike regular loans, US mortgages for non citizens do have a minimum loan amount
requirement. Remember that it is the loan amount, not the sales price.

Reference: https://www.americamortgages.com/us-mortgage-for-non-residents/

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