Our non-residents mortgage program allows all home buyers who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or foreign residents residing outside of Canada to qualify for a mortgage. Criteria for our non-residents mortgage program: You reside outside of Canada for 6 months or more a year You reside in Canada as a non-resident You file your taxes in a different country outside of Canada You earn a foreign income from an international source outside of Canada
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What is a Non-Residents Mortgage and Who is it For?
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I Don’t Have Any Established Credit, How Do I Qualify?
Our non-residence mortgage program allows you to confirm your credit worthiness in a variety of ways. As a pose to the traditional requirement of the Canadian credit bureau, a non-resident may qualify by providing one or more of the following credit resources: A Canadian and/or international credit bureau showing your credit history and your ability to make payments on time. 6 months verifiable bank statements from a recognized Canadian financial institution or from a financial institution in the country of origin showing your ability to pay down debts. 6 months verifiable credit card statements from a recognized Canadian financial institution or from a…
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What is the Minimum Down Payment Required for a Non-Residents Mortgage?
For U.S. residents, a minimum down payment of 20% is generally required. For those living anywhere outside of Canada and the U.S. who file their taxes outside of Canada, or earn a foreign income, you will be required to have a minimum down payment of 35%. It is important to note that your down payment is required to be from your own source and to be available in a Canadian bank account prior to the completion of your new mortgage. In certain circumstances, some lenders will require one full year of mortgage payments to be set aside in an account under a Canadian…
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I Purchased a Home from Abroad and Can’t Be There to Sign With My Legal Team at Completion – Now What?
When purchasing your new home from an international location, you will have the option to sign your final documents remotely with your legal team. While there are restrictions and conditions to what documents are required as proof of ID, it’s important you speak with one of our mortgage advisors at Boychuk Mortgage Group to ensure we can help you meet those criteria ahead of time.
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What Proof of Income Documents Are Required for The Non-Residents Mortgage Program?
Standard income documents will be required under the non-residents mortgage program. Those standard income documents include a current pay stub, an annual earned income statement from your country from the past two years, and a letter of employment confirming how you’re paid, length of employment at your company, and confirmation that you are not on probation.
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What Are the Steps to Getting a Non-Residents Mortgage?
The first step is to reach out to one of our trusted mortgage advisors for your free, no obligation discover call. During your discovery call, we discuss your unique financial situation, your property objectives, your borrowing capacity, detail the steps in the home buying process, and advise on any hurdles you may encounter to help pave the way for a smooth home buying experience. This initial step provides clarity for common questions or concerns. We even go through some “what-if” calculations and scenarios to help ensure a strong understanding of your options. A detailed action plan is then prepared, giving you the…
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