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Getting Mortgage overseas

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It may take some time to find the perfect home, and when you do, you will want to make sure all of your household goods arrive safely.

IntlMOVE specializes in shipping household goods and personal effects, so we have the expertise needed to coordinate international moves efficiently.

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In a perfect world, you would have the cash to purchase your dream home overseas.
However, some people still have the dream of owning a little piece of paradise across the ocean but don’t have liquid assets to pay for it.
Although financing a home overseas isn’t impossible, it is more difficult than financing a home in the United States.
It can be more difficult to finance a home overseas because of the different rules and regulations specific to each country. 

If you default on your loan, the bank may not be able to get it back from you, therefore they have no collateral.
This is a major reason many banks are unwilling to work with overseas real estate investors.
There are not a lot of banks in the United States that are willing to touch international mortgages.
There are even fewer banks that specialize in overseas property investments.

If you want to secure a mortgage in your home country, you will need to talk to one of the banks that are willing to lend money to people purchasing homes overseas.
If you manage to secure an overseas mortgage, be aware that the mortgage terms are usually much shorter.
Usually you will not be able to finance a home over 30 years.
A five year mortgage might be the longest financing terms you can negotiate.

A down payment required for a new home can be as much as 20 to 70 percent when purchasing a home overseas.
This may be out of reach for some people, so you have an option of renting until you can save up enough money.
Other people have taken out home equity loans or second mortgages on their homes in the United States to get enough for the down payment.
Talk to a financial advisor or loan manager to find out what will work best in your situation.
Also, the likelihood of getting a fixed-rate mortgage is pretty slim.
Variable rate mortgages are more likely when financing an international home.
Know that variable rate mortgages can be risky because your monthly payment can fluctuate.
You do not want the payments to become unaffordable, so make sure you are clear on the terms before committing.

Get recommendations for a reputable real estate agent when you are ready to start looking for your new home. 
When you use real estate agents overseas, pick their brains to find out what financing options are available.
They will want to make the commission from selling the home, so they will be willing to share what they know.

There may be financing options that you can take advantage of in your new country.
You may be able to finance the home through the seller.
Some foreign banks may be willing to work with foreign investors, so you may be able to secure a mortgage that way.

Purchasing a new home overseas can be tricky, make sure you understand your mortgage terms.
If you are confused about any of the terms, it might be worth the cost of hiring an international real estate attorney to look over and manage the transaction.
A couple thousand dollars up front could save you a lot of trouble and money.

After all the work of finding a home and securing financing, you will finally be ready to move into your dream home.
When you get settled in your new country and your new home, all the research and time will be worth the reward!
You will finally be ready to receive your household goods and personal.