Category: Think Pieces
Top 5 Foreign Buyers of U.S. Residential Real Estate* China 13% of total = $13.6B Mexico 11% of total = $4.2B Canada 10% of total = $6.6B India 7% of total = $3.4B Colombia 3% of total = $900M Top 5 States for Foreign Buyers* Florida 23% California 12% Texas 12% North Carolina 4% Arizona […]
Need cash fast? Tap into your home equity today! U.S. homeowners are the most “equity-rich” they have ever been, thanks to their home equity increasing over 32.2% since 1Q2021. That’s a year-over-year gain of over $3.8 trillion for the entire housing market. This significant increase in home equity has provided many homeowners with the opportunities […]
8% and Rising! That’s right! Not a typo. The average rental yield in the U.S. is 8%. It is unheard of in any major country, and it is quite a shock to nearly everyone who hears this, but it’s true. More importantly, we have a loan program specifically-created for international investors looking for an easy […]
Curious how America Mortgages qualifies a foreign national or U.S. expat borrower for a U.S. mortgage loan while living abroad? We’ll explain this at the end of the article. Stay tuned. Key takeaways from this week’s Bankrate article: Despite today’s high mortgage rates, home prices continue to rise due to a lack of housing supply. […]
When making an investment decision, whether we know we are doing it or not – we put them into strategies – rumours, hot tip, value, momentum, growth, high dividend etc. Investing in real estate is no different – what is your strategy? Capital appreciation Owning near a relative Trophy asset Potential immigration Distressed BRRRR Method […]
Our research team has put together fantastic comparisons of the average property prices of the major global cities and their respective rental yields. *The price per square meter refers to the cost of a 120 square meter apartment in the city center. As you can see, property prices are high in the world’s major global […]
Bridge loans are short-term financing solutions, usually obtained for a duration ranging from several months to a couple of years. They serve to bridge the gap until longer-term financing or an exit strategy, such as a property sale, can be arranged. These loans are essential when immediate financing is necessary but not readily accessible. For […]
During our recent webinar titled “Managing U.S. Property from Abroad,” hosted by Phil Gerathy (PG), Managing Director at Austplan Management Inc, and featuring America Mortgages’ CEO Robert Chadwick (RC), they addressed numerous questions regarding property management in the U.S. and financing options for investors. For those who missed the webinar, the recording is available here. […]
Do you know what “Common sense” underwriting is? Common Sense underwriting is how America Mortgages qualifies U.S. investment properties for non-resident (foreign national and U.S. expat) real estate investors. Think about it; if you were to buy a large commercial building, would you qualify on your personal income or the cash flow of the property? […]
America Mortgages Inc. is a mortgage broker focusing only on U.S. Expats and Foreign Nationals living overseas. We offer over 150 U.S. bank and lender programs direct to our international clients. America Mortgages is wholly-owned by Global Mortgage Group Pte. Ltd. an international mortgage specialist based in Singapore.