Doing Your Due Diligence Costa Rica appeals to expats for a variety of reasons, including miles of beautiful coastline, friendly inhabitants, and all in between. Mountains, forests, rivers, and lakes dot the landscape, which is situated between the peaceful Caribbean…
There are many reasons why you could have your loan declined by our risk analysts or our private lenders. Here are a few reasons and some tips on what you can do. Over 50% Loan to Value (LTV) Our lenders…
Mortgage on Undeveloped Land At Gap Equity Loans, our lenders generally do not like mortgage loans on undeveloped land in Costa Rica without significant construction on site. There are some exceptions to this rule but they are few and far…
Fixed Credit Line If you need a line of credit in Costa Rica, Gap Equity Loans can provide you with an asset-backed, fixed, secured one. What does that mean, exactly? We offer a set amount of cash based on our…
You need a will and life insurance in Costa Rica for the purpose of Estate Planning. When moving to Costa Rica, for some strange reason, people often think that they don't need estate planning. It is so important to address…
Also known as second mortgages, home equity loans let you borrow money based on the equity that you have in your home. Understanding how home equity loan qualifications work will help you know when to take advantage of and when…
For whatever reason, you need a home equity loan, a short-term mortgage using your home as collateral. You're trying to figure out the easiest and quickest way to accomplish this. One would assume you would google mortgages in Costa Rica.…
Gap Equity Loans performs due diligence on a property to accurately determine how to refinance your loan. The more we understand your property, location and your current situation, the faster and easier we can facilitate a loan for you through…
So, how do you get financing for the purchase of your home in Costa Rica when the banks won’t help you? 100% financing is the answer! Here is a scenario: an expat without residency in Costa Rica. Let’s assume you…
In land development, many factors determine the success of a project. One of them is the ability to secure the necessary financing to complete the land development project. There was a time that finding funding for a land development project…