Canadians are looking to buy American real estate.  The loonie is at parity with the dollar and American housing prices are down some 20% from 2005. That presents quite a bargain if a Canadian is looking for a vacation home in America.  We've talked to over ten Canadians in the past week; most are interested in the Sun Belt (Arizona, California, Florida).

How does a Canadian get a mortgage for American properties? 

Documentation American lenders look for when lending to Canadian citizens: click here for the documentation list

A compendium of articles about how Canadian investors need mortgages from U.S. Banks: 

Black Pearl Marketing Minute: How did Brian Brady get to be Canada’s Favorite American Mortgage Broker?

Why Are Western Canadians Buying Arizona Real Estate?

Canadian Investors Need Mortgages For Arizona Properties

How Canadians Shop For American Mortgages

Canadians Finding That American Mortgage Money Is Scarce

American Mortgages For Canadian Residents: Documentation

Canadian Investors Need American Mortgages

Will Bias Against Canadians Extend to the American Real Estate Market?

Canadians Buy American Real Estate