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Mexican Financing: Qualifying
Requirements: 
The following are the requirements for a US citizen wishing to obtain a home loan in Mexico. The terms are subject to change and additional underwriting rules may apply.
 
Credit Score: 680 or greater for primary wage earner.
Debt to Income: No more than 35% of pre tax income can go towards servicing the debt on the property and no more than 40% can go towards servicing the minimum monthly payments on all debt (includes all revolving and installment debt).
Down Payment: 30% in most instances.
Age: Must be 25 or older at time of closing.
Reserves: Must have 4 months of payment liquid when closing. Liquid assets can include checking, savings, 70% of 401k or IRA, stocks, and bonds. Liquid reserves do not include equity in real estate or ownership interest in non-publicly traded companies.
Employment: Must be in the same line of work for at least two years. In the case of a self-employed borrower (has a 25% or great ownership in the company), ownership of the company for two years or more is required.
Bankruptcy: No bankruptcy in the last 7 years.
Property Type: Single family or condo and 1-4 family properties.
Public Utilities: Unit must have access to all public utilities.
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