Mortgage For Permanent and Non-Permanent Residents
In this article, we will cover getting approved for mortgage for permanent and non-permanent residents. Homebuyers do not have to be United States citizens to purchase a home in this country. People who immigrate to the United States to realize the American Dream can often run into hurdles when buying a home. Whether you are a natural born citizen, naturalized citizen, permanent resident, or non-permanent resident, we all share the same goal of owning a home in the U.S. Home ownership is the American Dream for everyone living in the United States.
Most immigrants come to the U.S. to better their lives and the lives of their families and owning their own home is a common goal for all immigrants. There are separate requirements when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage for permanent and non-permanent residents. We will cover qualifying for a mortgage for permanent and non-permanent residents.
Qualifying for a mortgage for permanent and non-permanent residents can seem confusing and complex. However, it is not as complex as it seems. It is no different than applying for a traditional mortgage loan so it does not have to be challenging or impossible. In the following paragraphs, we will discuss and cover qualifying and applying for a mortgage for permanents and non-permanent residents.
Applying For Mortgage For Permanent and Non-Permanent Residents
Legal documentation is a requirement when it comes to applying and qualifying for a mortgage for permanent and non-permanent residents. People who have recently moved to the United States will need to provide certain documentation depending on the type of mortgage loan program they are applying for. The documentation required depends on whether the borrower is applying and qualifying for a mortgage for permanent and non-permanent residents.
Permanent Resident Aliens Who Are Applying For Mortgage
Permanent Resident Aliens are treated the same as United States Citizens when it comes to qualifying for home loans. Permanent Resident Aliens just needs to provide proof of residency by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Proof can be verified by providing the following types of forms to the lender:
- Permanent Resident Alien Card and/or Green Card issued by the INS
- Passport that is current and valid and stamped stating it has been approved as evidence for I-551
- I-94A form stating that the person is granted refuge and/or asylum
- Foreign valid passport that states permanent residency along with an employment authorization form
Other legal documentation provided by the INS stating the validity of the Permanent Resident status of the borrower.
Non-Permanent Resident Aliens Applying For Mortgage
There are more challenges for non-permanent residents applying for mortgage. Depending on the type of mortgage non-permanent residents are applying for, there are certain documents that will be required.
Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac And VA Loans
Borrowers applying for Conventional Loans and/or VA Loans, the following forms needs to be provided:
- Proof stating that they are currently residing in the United States
- Valid current visa with work authorization by the INS
- Proof that their current employment is likely to continue for the next three years in the United States
- If the work visa is nearing the expiration date, proof that the likelihood that it will be renewed needs to be provided
- Need to provide employment authorization documentation form which is Form I-766 or I-765 as proof and validation of employment eligibility
- The borrower needs to provide Form I-797A along with the attachment of I-94 or other valid employment authorization.
Borrowers who are applying for jumbo mortgage, three years of U.S. residence proof and three years of employment history with authorization need to be provided.
Applying For Non-Conforming Portfolio Loans
Gustan Cho Associates has several Foreign National Portfolio Loan Programs. One of the most popular loan programs is the following:
- Need to be employed by U.S. Company and/or subsidiary of a company that is stationed in the U.S
- Can recently have moved to the U.S. with no history in living here
- No credit score required
- No work history required
- 20% down payment
- One year reserves of P.I.T.I.
- 30-year adjustable-rate mortgages
- Minimum loan size is $100,000 and the maximum loan size is $5,000,000 million
We have other Foreign National Loan Programs and Investment Property Loans. Please contact us at Gustan Cho Associates Mortgage Group at 800-900-8569 or text us for a faster response. Or email us at gcho@gustancho.com to go over the many foreign national loan programs that may best suit the borrower’s needs.
Who Cannot Qualify For Home Loans
There are those who cannot qualify for mortgages in the United States. Here are borrowers who cannot qualify for mortgages:
- Borrowers who are temporary residents of the U.S. and are here for a short period of time
- Borrowers who have diplomatic immunity are immune to the laws of the United States so, therefore would not qualify for mortgages
The team at Gustan Cho Associates are experts on government and conventional loans. The team at Gustan Cho Associates are experts in government and conventional loans with no lender overlays as well as hundreds of non-QM and alternative lending mortgage options. The team at Gustan Cho Associates is available 7 days a week via phone at 800-900-8569 or text us for faster response. Our email address is gcho@gustancho.com.
February 3, 2023 - 4 min read