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Foreign National Loans

Mortgage financing for non-US citizens purchasing property in the United States

South Florida is one of the top markets for international buyers. Foreign national loans allow non-US citizens (whether they hold a visa, are permanent residents abroad, or are purchasing as an investment) to finance property in the US without a Social Security number or domestic credit history.

Who This Is For

Non-US citizens purchasing residential or investment property in the United States

International buyers from Latin America, Europe, and the Caribbean investing in South Florida real estate

Visa holders (H-1B, L-1, E-2, etc.) who do not yet have established US credit history

Foreign investors seeking rental income or a secondary residence in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach

Requirements

CitizenshipNon-US citizen (any nationality)
Credit HistoryForeign credit report or international trade references accepted
Down Payment25-30% minimum
DocumentationValid passport, visa (if applicable), proof of income
Property TypePrimary, secondary, or investment
Income VerificationForeign bank statements, employment letter, or CPA letter
Loan AmountTypically $150,000 - $5,000,000+

How Sofla Helps

Our AI qualification engine handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on closing.

AI qualification handles foreign national eligibility without requiring SSN or US credit score, uses alternative data points

Document checklist includes foreign-specific requirements: passport, visa docs, international bank statements, translated documents

Matches borrowers to lenders who specifically offer foreign national programs and understand international documentation

Red flag detection identifies visa type restrictions, source-of-funds issues, and documentation translation needs early in the process

Get Qualified for Foreign National Loans

A few questions. A real score. The exact document list for your loan type.

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