Purchase of home in Harrison, New Jersey

[azadche]

Dear friends,

One of my cousin is an international student studying in graduate program in new jersey. He wants to buy a home in Harrison, NJ area. He wants me to know the following questions. Can any one help me to get the answer.

1. As an international citizen is it possible to buy home in US.

2. what are the procedures to buy a home here US.

3. How can he manage the loan and what needs to do to get the loan.

4. What factors should be considered before buying a house and getting loan.

5. Where he can get information about loan company, real estate.

I need yours help.

Thanks

[knowledgeable]

Aaah! The American dream !

1. As an international citizen is it possible to buy home in US.
---> Yes. Full cash, no loan.

2. what are the procedures to buy a home here US.
--> Sale by owner or real estate sales associate.

3. How can he manage the loan and what needs to do to get the loan.
--> No chance.

4. What factors should be considered before buying a house and getting loan.
--> Read everywhere about house purchase. Not applicable for loan.

5. Where he can get information about loan company, real estate.
--> Internet, real estate sales associate.

[PriyaSS]

Hi,

I always thought plp who are on H1B could get a loan and buy a home? Is this not true?

[immihelp]

Yes, people on H1 can get loan for purchasing house.