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Foreign Nationals Financing (mortgage) in Manhattan New York Update

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Real Estate Agent with Douglas Elliman Real Estate

If you are a foreign national, international buyer looking to purchase property in Manhattan New York, now there may be financing option available to you. The borrower should meet the following requirement in order to qualify. This is offer (updated on 10/3/2011) through Douglas Elliman Capital Mortgage company. 

Below are general requirements, each borrower will have very specific list of requirement based on individual:

  • $450,000 minimum loan amount, $3,000,000+ maximum loan amount 40% minimum down payment
  • 18-60 months post closing reserves are required, depending on loan amount
  • Borrower must establish an escrow account equal to 9 months PITI
  • Borrower must establish a second account designated for automatic loan payments
  • Income documentation required
  • Eligible property types include co-ops, condos, single family homes
  • Title may be held in the name of a corporation
  • 75 day rate lock
With these requirements, this means the minimum sales price of the property will be about $750,000. Most of the Manhattan New York housing products are eligible for this program, and as many of our Foreign international buyers, they prefer to held title in limited liability corporation (LLC) which this is possible too. 

**WE ARE NOT MORTGAGE BROKERS**, we are Real Estate agents that are have successful experiences working with foreign international buyers in Manhattan New York. We work with mortgage professionals that can provide financing for you if you are seeking financing. Call us today (917)837-8869 to discuss your Manhattan New York Real Estate purchase.

To better familiarize yourself as Foreign nationals buying in Manhattan New York, read these blogs articles below:

  1. Can Foreign international buyer buy a Manhattan NYC condo?
  2. Foreign Buyer Frequent Asked Questions
  3. Use Local Expert for you Manhattan New York condo purchase
  4. How to determine a good Manhattan New York condo investment
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Eileen Hsu 許雅嵐 (email: EHSU(@)elliman.com)

Our team specialize in Manhattan New York Condominiums, townhouses, and condops.

We are condominium residents ourselves so we understand the Manhattan New York condominium community. We also enjoy all Manhattan neighborhoods, especially Upper West Side, Lincoln Square, Midtown East, Murray Hill, Financial District, Chelsea, Fifth Avenue, Greenwich Village, Nolita and etc just to name a few. If you or you know someone that may be interested in selling, buying or leasing their Manhattan New York condo, call us today (917)837-8869 or (646)644-6929 and we can discuss your specific Real Estate goals.

Manhattan New York Condo Specialists or Chinese Speaking Real Estate Agent

 

Comments(4)

Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Eileen,

Very straightforward how you presented the financial requirement for Manhattan real estate.  I'm sure your foreign clientele, old and new, are appreciative of how you do effective business... g

Oct 03, 2011 10:04 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Eileen, this is great information, and am sure you get many foreign buyers in Manhattan.    I work with buyers from all over too, but their money is here.     I will bookmark this!

Oct 04, 2011 01:06 AM
Morgan Evans
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

Obtaining financing for a foreigner buying a Manhattan condominium is not easy, having these programs available is a great financial tool.

Oct 04, 2011 04:33 AM
John Cannata
214-728-0449 http://TexasLoanGuy.com - Frisco, TX
Texas Home Mortgage - Purchase or Refinance

Great way to share the information with potential buyers. Its hard to find lenders with these options available.

Oct 05, 2011 03:31 AM