Overseas Finance

Property Finance in the USA

Overseas Mortgages Direct's Guide to Property Finance in the U.S.A.

At a glance:

	Mortgage	Refinance	Equity Release	Buy to Let
Maximum Loan to Value	70%	70%	60%	65%*
Maximum Interest only period	0	0	0	0
Maximum term	30 years	30 years	30 years	30 years
Maximum age on completion	70	70	70	70
Average interest rates	5%	5%	5%	5%
Average monthly price per thousand	5.37	5.37	5.37	5.37

Process:
Mortgages in the USA are quite competitive. There are not only numerous products but currency options to choose from. The process is quite standardized and transparent. Available for non residents and residents alike, the process normally takes no more than 8 weeks.

Approximate timelines (weekends not included):

1.	Approval in principle	Instant
2.	Final licenses	Day 1
3.	Property registration details	Day 1
4.	Application (receipt of documents)	Day 1
5.	Power of attorney	Day 1
6.	Confirmation of approval in principle	Day 3
7.	Valuation	Day 6
8.	Formal offer	Day 10
9.	Arrange signing	Day 15
10.	Signing	Day 20
11.	Transfer of deeds	Day 20
12.	Payment to developer	Day 20
13.	Agency of service	Day 20
14.	First mortgage payment	Day 21
15.	Commission received	Day 41

Costs:
For guidance purposes, as costs vary from lender to lender:

Cost	Amount	Payable
Application / bank fees	€200	Up front
Valuation fee	€500	Up front (refundable)
Opening Commissions	1% of loan amount	On signing
Registry / Notary fees	0.75% of purchase price	On signing
Agency of service	€120	Annually on signing date

Currencies:
US Mortgages are available currently in Euros, GBP, US Dollars, Swiss Francs, Yen, Canadian, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australian and New Zealand Dollars

Source: Overseas Mortgages Direct