Florida is a HOT market for Foreign National’s to purchase both Second Homes and Investment Properties. This is a great time and a great market for their purchases. With the weak dollar and the strong Euro and British Sterling, European investment in Florida is at an all time high!

A Foreign National Loan is a very simple process if you have your documentation in place. Here is a great checklist to use when you want to get the ball rolling on that process.

Documents needed for a Foreign National Loan Program:

1) Three Personal Reference Letters from Country of Origin. Letter must be from a lending institution and include the following:

• Credit was extended to the Borrower
• Borrower is in Good Standing
• High Balance
• Current Balance
• Payment Amount
• Payment History

2) Two Months’ Bank Statements from a US Based Bank.

3) Employment Verification Must Include the Following:

• Must be on company letterhead from Country of Origin.
• Must state Income for for prior 2 years and current income.
• Length of Employment
• Position of Borrower
• Type of Business

For Self Employed Borrowers, please include:

• Percentage of Ownership in company
• Address of business for the past 2 years.

4) Copy of Visa (if applicable)

5) Copy of Passport

All letters must be translated into English by a certified translator.

For more information about Foreign National Loans, please check the following links:

• Florida Mortgage | Foreign National Homebuyers – Visa Waiver Program
• Florida Mortgage | Foreign National Homebuyers – “Dollar weakens on Subprime Woes” is good news for you!
• Florida Mortgage Loans | Foreign National Homebuyers: Seasoning Funds in US Banks
• Florida Mortgage | Foreign National Homebuyers: Europe has come calling!

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