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What are the Prepayment Penalties for Foreign National Mortgage Loans?
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Ted Spradlin : Jun 12, 2023 1:00:00 PM
This article discusses the down payments required across the spectrum of loans used by non-U.S. citizens to finance residential real estate in the United States. Each program and lender is different, and so is the percentage of the down payment. The typical range generally hovers between 15% to 50% of the purchase price.
Down payment requirements fluctuate with program availability, loan amount, income, credit scores (or lack thereof), depository relationships (for bank portfolio loans), and many other factors.
Below are the foreign national down payment requirements I’m seeing across the different loan types:
Conforming Mortgages
NonQM Loans
The advantage of paying a larger down payment on an amortizing foreign national mortgage is you can pay it down faster and quickly gain more equity. The disadvantage is that you'll need to invest more in the property at once, tying up more of your capital. Overall, expect a down payment that falls within 15% to 50% of the purchase price.
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