If, like most Mexicans, you describe success as the moment when you manage to acquire a patrimony, but the lack of savings or access to credit has made it an impossible dream, we have for you 7 options to buy a house in addition to a bank loan .
We know that Infonavit and FOVISSSTE are not options for entrepreneurs, startups and those who work under the invoicing regime and that the loans require very high down payments.
According to ‘Beyond Bricks’ a study prepared by Kantar TNS, 94% of young people belonging to the millennial generation want to buy a home in the next 5 years. But, 66% have not saved enough to be able to make a down payment.
Don’t worry! There is something more than INFONAVIT or acquiring a bank loan.
Rent your home with option to buy.
Casa Bravo is a prelude to a mortgage loan, which, through renting, advances the process of buying a home.
This scheme helps the client to raise enough money for the down payment on the property he/she has previously chosen. But how does it work? Through a fixed monthly amount that the tenant must meet as part of the rent and another amount called property points, which is a kind of savings fund for the down payment.
Be a developer and a homebuyer of your home
Although it is not yet a broad or very common concept in Mexico, there is a concept known as a housing cooperative that is in vogue in places such as Switzerland.
A housing cooperative is a non-profit entity formed by a group of people who, with the support of a manager, join together to access housing with the best possible quality and cost conditions.
Apply for government support regardless of the amount of credit.
Through a development bank known as Sociedad Hipotecaria Federal , the government offers greater credit and better financing for those seeking to purchase a home. This without the need to have a housing sub-account.
This model has several benefits such as: fixed rate, prepayments (without penalties), tax deductible and terms ranging from 5 to 25 years, and for those who are incorporated into the tax incorporation regime: competitive rate and additional subsidy that goes to the payment of a monthly installment of the loan each year.
The requirements are very similar to those of a mortgage loan: have a good credit history, be able to prove income and a minimum down payment of 10%. Not to mention the expenses involved in a purchase such as deeds and taxes.
Find an opportunity home.
An opportunity house is a house that is available for adjudication, either by auction, bidding or auction through a judicial act. They can have a discount of up to 60% of their value.
While this option is tempting, it requires a lot of research and backup, as there are many frauds involved. It is important to check that the property is really part of an adjudication, that it is in good condition and that it does not have unpayable debts.
These foreclosures also include houses that were retained by INFONAVIT or by the bank due to delays in the payment of their respective loans. This shows that it is very important to have a prior plan and budget.
Make a solidarity purchase
Real Estate Financing is a system where participants help each other with their monthly contributions to cover their financing needs. And when you manage to cover 40% of the cost of your property, you can start the purchase process.
The advantage is that no interest is paid, no credit history is reviewed, there is no prepayment penalty and the requirements are not complicated.
However, many specialists believe that with a good savings and investment system this could be achieved individually without depending on third parties.
Invest in real estate from micro-investments.
During the Covid19 pandemic, the real estate crowdfunding trend emerged very strongly. A method that through technological platforms gives developers, investors and people who wish to build their assets the opportunity to access the purchase of real estate without the need to invest so much money.
While this model is good for anyone looking to own real estate as an investment, it is important to do a thorough research of the different platforms and make sure they are regulated by the Fintech Law.
It is never too late to save.
While these are options for investing or obtaining real estate, the culture of saving should be a constant in everyone’s life.
Remember to save at least 20% of your monthly income.
We hope you can fulfill your dream.
