A mortgage loan? Cash payment? Both?
Gretchen Larco
Gretchen Larco
The payment method to use for the purchase of a property will depend on the amount of money you have available to invest, as well as your credit reputation. The budget you have will help you choose the area, the type of land and the dimensions of your new property.
There are mainly two methods of payment:
If your option is to buy using the cash method, then you know what budget you have. However, even with the money, it is always good to consider financing, which could help you buy a more valuable property.
However, if you do not reside in the United States and want to buy a property here, there is the possibility of applying for a mortgage loan, with an initial payment that usually ranges between 25% and 50% of the total price of the property, and an average interest rate of between 5% and 7% for a 30-year term.
For people who are residents or are American citizens, these numbers change abruptly because they could buy a property only by providing an initial amount of approximately 9% and in many cases closing costs are included.
Once you are clear on the payment method you want to use, cash or loan or even cash and loan, then we can talk about the budget. This will allow you to determine the zones and types of properties to which you could have access.
My name is Gretchen Larco, and I am a Real Estate Agent. I have been residing in Broward for 16 years and I attend the area of Weston and surrounding cities, specifically the communities in Weston. I also hold a Community Association Manager Licence, which gives me the benefit to creatively use my skills when checking out the communities.
As a Real Estate Agent, I dedicate my time to the purchase and sale of properties in South Florida and I specialize in Residential and Commercial Real Estate with the support of Westpark Realty's team.
Westpark Realty was established in Weston in 1984 and has been serving South Florida for 36 years with special attention to their clients and providing fast and efficient solutions to all their Real Estate needs, providing support during the entire process of the purchase/sale of their property.
If you live in South Florida, I am the agent for you.
"Real Estate Focused On Your Satisfaction"
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