Florida Mortgage shopping for Brits - By: Chris S

British property buyers have for the last 10 year or so ensured the ever rising popularity of purchasing homes in Florida. With the latest financial crisis having caused huge disruption with regards to avenues to go down when looking for a Florida mortgage, it now means that a little more care and attention is needed when signing your name on the mortgage documents.

The rules have changed and the goal posts have shifted so it's worth noting what you need to do to ensure your getting the best deal available in relation to your own credit history and worthiness.

There are subtle but important differences in UK mortgages and Florida mortgages that must be highlighted before wading into anything, and remember that the bank or mortgage broker isn't really responsible for making you aware of these differences.

It is absolutely your own responsiblity to make sure that you have all the relevant information to hand before making that final decision. It is definitely advisable to look for a mortgage broker/company that has specific experience of dealing with British buyers, and who can understand what the difference in terms of legality in the market mean

Naturally there are different rules for mortgages on properties to be used as primary residence, second homes and as investments – also sometimes there are different or additional rules to follow for foreign residents on top of those. In other words it is very easy to unknowingly go down the wrong path when choosing your Florida mortgage.

Typically 75% LTV mortgages are obtainable through self certification though you would also have to show your levels of expenditure as well as your earnings. The borrowing rate would also be fairly similar to that used in the UK of around 3.5 times your earnings.

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Chris Sorrell is the founder of the popular Florida mortgage website - http://www.flmortgage.us

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