Here, we’ve compiled answers to the most common questions our clients have about mortgages, the property buying process and more.
It is the process where it is determined if you are a possible candidate for a loan with one of the banking institutions that best suits your needs. Through this process you will be able to know the estimated credit capacity and the interest rate.
Contact us and we will help you pre-qualify with the bank that best suits your needs. Each bank has its own metrics, but on average it is a 2-3 week process.
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It is the formal authorization of the credit capacity (amount of the loan) based on your debt capacity. The approval requires you to share with us further documentation of your income and personal information.
Depending on the bank, the qualification validity may vary, but the average is 4 to 6 months. If the validity expires, you will simply need to update your proof of income.
It is an indicator of how much debt an individual can incur without putting his or her financial integrity at risk and without falling into default. CONDUSEF advises that debt should not exceed 35-40% of monthly net income. But the metric is different for each Bank.
You can calculate it as follows:
Payment Capacity = ( Total monthly expenses / Monthly income ) * 100
Consider your basic expenses for food, transportation, education, leisure, health, other debts you owe and the monthly payment of your new mortgage loan. The result should be less than 40% to be at a healthy level.
It is a financing instrument to acquire, remodel, expand or build a home.
Of course! You can buy a property in Mexico regardless of your immigration status. However, if you want to buy in a restricted zone, you will need to establish a restricted zone trust.
The Mexican Government considers a "restricted zone" an area located beyond 100 km (62 miles) away from the border, or beyond 50 km (31 miles) from the coasts.
Foreigners have restrictions when it comes to purchasing a property within this zone.
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It is the amount of money that the banking institution lends you in proportion to the value of the property you want to purchase. It depends on each institution the maximum level of capacity.
It is a necessary financial vehicle for foreigners to acquire the use and enjoyment of properties in the border strip and beaches in Mexico. It requires a permit from the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE) and is constituted for 50 years but can be renewed.
The trust is registered in the Registro Público de la Propiedad and in the Registro Nacional de Inversión Extranjera.
The legal owner will be the trust, however, you will be the sole beneficiary. The bank will always look out for your welfare and will not act without your consent.
Trusts are usually established in Mexican banks. So they have all the necessary certifications and solidity, ensuring a safe purchase for you.
In most banks it is necessary that your income can be verifiable (through payroll receipts, fee receipts, statements, etc.). If your income cannot be proven, there may be complications in the process.
We are mortgage brokers. The banks are responsible for covering the fees for our services.
If someone asks you for a payment to improve or speed up the mortgage process, report it!
The interest rate is the cost at which the bank lends you the necessary resources to acquire your property.
The Total Annual Cost (CAT) is the best indicator to calculate the real cost of a loan, since it takes into account the elements that make up the loan payment such as the interest rate, insurance, commissions, trust if applicable, among others.
It is the evaluation by an expert of the value of the property, and has several functions.
They are a mandatory requirement for most banks.
Life insurance covers the borrower(s) in case of total disability or death.
The damage insurance protects the mortgaged property against various risks such as fire, floods, earthquakes or any eventuality that causes damage or destruction to the mortgaged property.
No. The pre-approval uses your information to evaluate your income and commitments according to the Credit Bureau and make an estimate of your ability to pay.
In the application process, more detailed information about you, your income, the property you want to purchase, among other elements, is requested in order to calculate the interest rate according to your profile.
In addition, it is defined if the collateral is eligible, according to the history of the property and data from the deed.