Category: Purchase
In the ever-changing U.S. real estate scene, recent years have seen significant shifts. Millennials are redefining their living preferences, moving from bustling cities to peaceful suburbs, and vacation properties are capturing investors’ attention. Throughout this journey, property prices have experienced remarkable changes. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, an experienced investor, or even a U.S. expat […]
The U.S. real estate market has been thriving over the past several years. Even with increased borrowing rates, the lack of U.S. property inventory has kept property prices stable and, in many markets, expected to appreciate beyond market expectations. Now, picture this: What if you purchased today at higher interest rates where owner-occupied buyers are […]
Everyone is aware mortgage interest rates have been rising since early last year. The average interest rate on a 30-year mortgage is now almost 7%. Those rates have undoubtedly made buying a home more expensive. In fact, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, the median mortgage payment is now $2,162 — up 14% from a […]
Considered the “bible” for foreign investor trends in U.S. residential real estate, the 2023 National Association of Realtor’s report on Foreign Investments has just been released, and the results are eye-opening! This is why we got into this business in 2017! Problem: Foreign Investors found it difficult to securing financing for their U.S. real […]
Investing in real estate when interest rates are rising can be a challenging decision. But if you know what you are doing, there is a world of opportunity. When interest rates rise, finding profitable real estate deals may be difficult. What might be a fantastic deal when mortgage rates are low could potentially lose you […]
1. Wish I Could Time the U.S. Real Estate Market “The market can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent. That’s why it’s important to have a long-term investment horizon when you’re investing in real estate. Don’t try to time the market. Just focus on finding good deals and investing in properties that you […]
In the tech world, you will hear terms like “platform” and why they are so valued by investors. These are the Amazons and Facebooks of the world and it’s because once they cover their fixed costs, as their revenue grows, so does their profitability. It’s also called operating leverage. In a way, so is owning […]
The Federal Reserve’s pause on interest rate hikes is a boon for foreign nationals and U.S. expat investors looking to obtain a U.S. mortgage. With interest rates on hold, investors can lock 30-year and potentially 40-year fixed rate mortgage loans with lower borrowing costs, which can save them thousands of dollars over the life of […]
Investing in U.S. real estate as a U.S. expat or foreign national can be a profitable endeavour with a potential for significant returns. However, it can also be complex and challenging without the right knowledge and strategies in place. At America Mortgages, we offer these proven strategies to help you build a solid real estate […]
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.