Archive for the 'General' Category

Best Places to Buy in Mexico

Saturday, April 11th, 2009

From ShelterOffshore.com comes an article looking at the top four places to buy property in Mexico (and MEXLend Mortgages can handle loans in all of them!).
Of course, our favorite is Puerto Vallarta.

World Bank Loan to Help Mexico’s Poor Children

Saturday, April 11th, 2009

The World Bank just approved $1.5 billion for new educational and health programs according to Bloomberg.
Education is the only way to progress.
Great news!

Good News for Credit Card Holders in Mexico

Saturday, March 28th, 2009

Having come from the United States where everyone I know is steeped in credit card debt, it was hard not to see the same thing happening in Mexico when everywhere from banks to supermarkets are pushing credit cards to people who have never had to responsibly manage credit before. Rates on credit card purchases in [...]

Reader Question: Can We Get a Loan on our Mexican Property?

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Reader Gloria left this question in the MEXLend comment section:
“”We have a new condo in Nuevo Vallarta that we bought pre-construction in 2005. We now have possession, but because of cost overruns and devaluation of our home in the states we have run out of money to finish and furnish our new home. We have [...]

Peso Loans for Expats

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Q: “Are mortgages available for foreigners who not only live, but work in Mexico?” Veerle Van Looken, Belgium.

A: Yes. Many people from other countries are eligible for mortgages. There are loan programs for purchase AND cash out refinancing available to you through both U.S. and Mexican lenders. Which lender you end up getting your [...]

Silver Mining Establishes Puerto Vallarta

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

Here’s a very interesting article written by a local real estate professional that details the history of Puerto Vallarta and also gives some great history and information about silver mining. Everyone knows that Mexico is the place to buy silver!
It covers why Puerto Vallarta was founded where it was on the Rio Cuale as opposed [...]

Earning with Rental Income

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

Here’s an interesting story from the San Jose Mercury News about rental houses for vacations. It outlines the advantages that renting offers travelers but will also give home owners some ideas on how to market their vacation rentals and to who.
By renting out your Mexico real estate, depending on the location and amenities, your home [...]

Dreams Resort gets a Makeover in Puerto Vallarta

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

According to this recent press release, a two PV resort properties have gotten a makeover this season. Dreams Resort, a high end, adults only property on the way to Mismaloya and the Barcelo La Jolla, the main hotel on the Mismaloya beach. Over all the company rebranded or refurbished five properties, investment $74 million dollars [...]

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Buying Real Estate in Mexico

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Check out this article written by Nicole over at Mexico Alive. She covers ten things you probably didn’t know about buying real estate in Mexico, including that banking institutions like Wachovia (NYSE: WB) and Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB) offer fixed-rate mortgages for properties in Mexico.
Of course, it’s always best to meet with a reputable broker [...]

Canadians Fly Cheaply to Mexico

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

WestJet just announced new non-stop service from Winnipeg to Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. The flights are seasonal, making it easy for second home owners in Canada to reach their Mexico vacation home and escape those cold winters.