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IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Please note that we are not a mortgage brokerage. We assist our buying clients with local banks, but buyers must apply on their own. For buyers requiring mortgage financing, there are two options available:

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REFINANCE IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY

Or place a home equity line of credit on an existing  property in your home country to pay for the DR purchase:

  • Often a better option as rates are better.⁣
  • More mortgage products are available to you.⁣
  • It takes less time.⁣
  • In many countries, the interest paid is now tax deductible (if DR property is at least a part-time rental).⁣
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DR MORTGAGE FINANCING

Place a new, US dollar first mortgage on the DR property being purchased.

  • Interest rates are between 3.75-5.75%⁣
  • Amortizations up to 25 years⁣
  • 40% down payment required⁣
  • The approval process is similar to that of North America, with lenders requiring similar documentation⁣
  • You can be self-employed⁣

Where Do You Start?

Only require two items to determine if you qualify for DR financing: your credit report and your income.

United States: TransUnion US

  • Your credit (FICO) score to qualify must be greater than 640
  • Canada: Equifax Canada
  • Your credit (Beacon) score to qualify must be greater than 680

UK: Equifax UK

  • Your credit score to qualify must be greater than 640
  • If your credit score is above minimums, proceed to obtaining income information.
  • United States and UK: Two years of tax returns⁣
  • Canadians: Two years of Notice of Assessments⁣
  • Get the Ball Rolling!


Contact Larissa Ortiz in our office to discuss further steps⁣
Email: [email protected]

We will let you know where to send the application and the next steps to getting your pre-approval and eventual funding.⁣

  • Some General Guidelines
  • Mortgage financing in the Dominican Republic is limited and can be time-consuming.⁣
  • Financing is only available to citizens from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.⁣
  • Projects or developments must also be approved by the lender.⁣
  • Mortgages are done in United States dollars (US).⁣
  • 20-25 year amortizations available.⁣
  • Interest rates from 3.75 – 5.75 %.⁣
  • Downpayment of 35% on houses under $1,500,000 US⁣
  • Downpayment of 40% on houses between $1,500,000 to $2,500,000 US⁣
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Lending Costs:

  • Brokerage fee: 1% of the mortgage amount. A minimum fee of $700 US⁣
  • Legal fees to register the mortgage.⁣
  • Appraisal: $300-$500 US.

What is not possible:

  • No subprime financing⁣
  • No mortgages in non-approved projects.⁣
  • Mortgages are not available on purchases of over $2,500,000⁣
  • Mortgages to corporations.⁣
  • Financing of raw land or farms.⁣

 

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Full Documentation Requirements: (after approval)

  • Mortgage application⁣
  • Client consent to release tax data (bank).⁣
  • Form W9_E (US citizens).
  • Authorization to obtain credit report (from the bank).⁣
  • Passports and driver’s licenses.⁣
  • Social Security or Social Insurance Number.
  • Letter of Employment from Employer (cannot be greater than 30 days old – obtain pre-approval first).⁣
  • Last six months of paystubs for salaried applicants.⁣
  • W-2 for US applicants (last two years).⁣
  • T-4 slips for Canadian applicants (last two years).⁣
  • Form P60 tax summary for UK residents.⁣
  • Letter of reference from your two primary banks (home country).⁣
  • Last six months of bank statements.⁣
  • Proof of ownership of assets listed on your mortgage applications (eg. Title, tax assessment, mortgage assessment, insurance, registration of vehicles, investment statements).⁣
  • Last three months' credit card statements.⁣
  • Proof of downpayment (where it is coming from) for money laundering purposes.⁣

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