Can foreigners get mortgages in the USA?

Can foreigners get mortgages in the USA?

Vancouver , Bc · Member since 2017 · 73 posts · 13 votes

Hi everyone 

I'm fairly new to BP and I'm looking for advice on how to secure a loan to invest in the USA. I live in Canada and I own 1 single family home in Arizona. I'm looking to add a few more to my portfolio. 

I have about 200k usd cash also. 

I'd like to know if it's possible for me to get a traditional loan in the USA at a decent rate. 

I have spoken to a broker and this is what I'm being offered 

1 Fixed Rate ARM

Rate at 25% down would be 7.99%

Rate at 30% down would be 7.745%

Rate at 35% down would be 7.615%

Rate at 40% down would be 7.495%

Rate at 45% down would be 7.365%

These seem high compared to my 3.2% heloc I have in Canada, is this a good rate in the USA? 

Thanks... 

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Realtor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 313 posts · 245 votes
9y

Form an LLC and transfer the properties to that LLC. This could be a single member (you) LLC. Now you have a US entity that owns the property..

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  • Real Estate Agent · Jacksonville, FL · Member since 2016 · 406 posts · 163 votes
    9y

    Thanks @Account Closed I appreciate it. To clarify if an American and Foreigner partner on a deal and attempt to get financing they will only qualify for the foreign investment products. Correct?

  • Lender · Stuart, FL · Member since 2017 · 112 posts · 37 votes
    9y

    @Joey Hamaoui Yes the only way to use any of the foreign funds without US credit would be in this way. 

  • Real Estate Agent · Jacksonville, FL · Member since 2016 · 406 posts · 163 votes
    9y

    Thanks @Account Closed

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