US Bank Account + House Purchase
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US Bank Account + House Purchase
Hi all,
In the next 12 months or so, I am looking to buy an investment home in Florida.
How do you go about opening a US bank account from the UK and what is the best way to find a good realtor and mortgage lender (I will be putting down a 25% deposit).
Also, when I retire (unfortunately a good few years yet!!) I want to live in the home for 6 months out of every 12. Do I need a visa for this? If so, which visa do I need and how will I go about getting one.
Sorry for so many questions but finding answers is not that easy!!
Thanks guys and gals
Trace
In the next 12 months or so, I am looking to buy an investment home in Florida.
How do you go about opening a US bank account from the UK and what is the best way to find a good realtor and mortgage lender (I will be putting down a 25% deposit).
Also, when I retire (unfortunately a good few years yet!!) I want to live in the home for 6 months out of every 12. Do I need a visa for this? If so, which visa do I need and how will I go about getting one.
Sorry for so many questions but finding answers is not that easy!!
Thanks guys and gals
Trace
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Re: US Bank Account + House Purchase
Walk into a Bank and say "I want to open a checking account"
most will gladly take your money...what you are proposing is done thousands of times a year...especially if you are thinking of Orlando.. You cannot open one from the UK
Orlando is full of Realtors and Mortgage companies...You could also get a UK mortgage without any great problem
You would need a B-2 visa to stay 6 months..you will apply to the US embassy in London and go there for interview.
most will gladly take your money...what you are proposing is done thousands of times a year...especially if you are thinking of Orlando.. You cannot open one from the UK
Orlando is full of Realtors and Mortgage companies...You could also get a UK mortgage without any great problem
You would need a B-2 visa to stay 6 months..you will apply to the US embassy in London and go there for interview.
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Re: US Bank Account + House Purchase
Originally posted by ray6
Walk into a Bank and say "I want to open a checking account"
most will gladly take your money...what you are proposing is done thousands of times a year...especially if you are thinking of Orlando.. You cannot open one from the UK
Orlando is full of Realtors and Mortgage companies...You could also get a UK mortgage without any great problem
You would need a B-2 visa to stay 6 months..you will apply to the US embassy in London and go there for interview.
Walk into a Bank and say "I want to open a checking account"
most will gladly take your money...what you are proposing is done thousands of times a year...especially if you are thinking of Orlando.. You cannot open one from the UK
Orlando is full of Realtors and Mortgage companies...You could also get a UK mortgage without any great problem
You would need a B-2 visa to stay 6 months..you will apply to the US embassy in London and go there for interview.
Thanks a lot Ray. Didn't think it could be so easy.
Am going to US on vacation this November so will open the bank account then.
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Re: US Bank Account + House Purchase
Originally posted by Trace
Thanks a lot Ray. Didn't think it could be so easy.
Am going to US on vacation this November so will open the bank account then.
Thanks a lot Ray. Didn't think it could be so easy.
Am going to US on vacation this November so will open the bank account then.