Category: Refinance
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 […]
How to invest in U.S. real estate like a Wall Street Investment Bank with America Mortgages Goldman Sachs, Blackrock, JP Morgan, Vanguard, Fidelity – There are new players in the U.S. real estate game — multibillion-dollar Wall Street hedge funds and cash-flush investors — buying up properties and pushing regular homebuyers out of the market […]
For decades, and perhaps even longer, HNW and UHNW (ultra-high-net-worth) individuals have used real estate bridging loans as a “secret” tool to access liquidity quickly, easily, and with the reliability few loans other loans can provide. This “tool” is now known and available to everyone, regardless of their net worth. When it comes to real […]
The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions play a significant role in the real estate market, impacting investors in different ways. This article explores two perspectives on how Fed interest rate decisions can affect foreign national investors and U.S. expat investors in the real estate market. Point of View 1: The Fed Will Raise Interest Rates […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.