Category: Refinance
The Client Our client, a Singaporean couple, went from novice real estate investors to building a portfolio of 12 U.S. properties in a matter of 4 years, quitting their jobs and establishing themselves as sophisticated real estate investors. They went on to teach others how to do the same. How We Helped Our America Mortgages […]
Curious about what’s happening with mortgage rates in 2024? It’s a hot topic right now. Experts say rates might drop to about 6% after hitting nearly 8% due to recent changes by the Fed. But here’s the deal: understanding these predictions feels like a rollercoaster. Some experts say rates might drop further, while others predict stability […]
Need cash fast? We can help you tap into your home equity today! We are living in a world where the availability of credit has become nearly non-existent with retail banks preferring not to lend. We are conditioned to think of our local bank as the only option but in fact there are private lenders […]
The BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) real estate investment strategy is a popular approach that involves finding a mispriced/distressed property, fixing it up, renting it out, and then using a Cash-Out Refi to pull cash out towards another property purchase. The mindset shift focuses on 2 things: finding a mispriced property, “forcing” appreciation, and then pulling cash out […]
Singapore is known for academics and education, with many high school graduates attending the best universities in the world! Similarly, the U.S. is known for having most of the top global universities. Singapore currently has 21,666 students studying abroad, according to UNESCO, and according to a recent Open Door report, Singapore had 3,901 students studying […]
With the recent addition of two new America Mortgages’ Non-Resident mortgage programs, a reduction in current interest rates, and owner-occupied borrowers still sitting on the side-lines, 2024 is poised to be the best year for U.S. real estate investing. According to Fitch Ratings, home prices are expected to rise by at least 2-4% in 2024. […]
Between 2022-2023, the U.S. hosted over 1,000,000 international students, +12% from the previous year, the fastest growth rate in more than 40 years! (Open Doors® 2023 Report on International Educational Exchange, Nov 13) Let me repeat this… The U.S. saw a 40-year high growth rate in international students attending U.S. universities between 2022-2023! What was […]
When it comes to managing properties abroad as a foreign national or U.S. expat investor, handling regular international payments used to be something of concern. Not anymore! Whether you’re sorting out mortgage payments, taking care of property maintenance, or receiving funds from an account overseas, transferring money across borders doesn’t need to be a headache. That’s […]
Is it a good idea to invest in U.S. rental properties now? We see this question come up time and time again in today’s economy. What is our answer… Embrace Economic Decline! In times of economic uncertainty, seasoned real estate investors see opportunity over uncertainty. Historically, the U.S. housing market has been the cornerstone of […]
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.