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Our mortgage experts will guide you step by step through the mortgage process.
How can we help you?
See detailsIf you are ready to start the buying process or need assistance with a pre-qualification call us today at 284-852-4200 or leave us your information here.
We guide you step by step through the mortgage process.
Whether you are a current homeowner or a first-time buyer in the British Virgin Islands, our Fixed rate loan is available to purchase or refinance one-to-four-unit primary residences, investment properties, and second homes.
Fixed Rate Loan:
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Finance up to 80% of the property
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Maintain the same interest rate for the life of your mortgage
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Competitive rates to term
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Financing for 10, 15, 20, or 30 years
Take the first steps towards your dream home.
Buying your first home is an important milestone
Here we tell you all the information you need in order to make the right decision.
Is it the right time to buy a house?
Before making the decision, you should consider if it is the right time to buy a house. Know your purchasing and loan payment capacity with the following steps:
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Check your credit score and history
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Determine the area where you want to live
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Make a list of preferences and organize them by priority
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Know your budget
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Arrange an initial interview with your Mortgage Consultant and get an orientation on the different financing alternatives
What savings do you have?
Evaluate your savings and determine if they are sufficient to buy the property you want. Typically you should have 10% to 15% of the sales price saved to cover closing costs and/or option if required.
What is your monthly income?
Some examples of income that you can use for qualification are base salary, overtime, pensions, among others. Such income should be stable for a minimum of two years and should have a good chance of continuing to be received.
How important is it for me to have my own home?
While the view, decoration, location, and not feeling tied-down may be important for some people, others feel it is much more important to have a home of their own. Determine what is important for you, and if it is having your own home, we are here!
Benefits of paying a mortgage vs. renting
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When you rent, you pay your landlord's mortgage. As a homeowner, you pay your own mortgage and invest your money in your future capital asset.
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With good interest and financing offers, your mortgage payment may be less than your rental payment.
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You can fix up the house to your liking and make the improvements or additions you want.
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Benefit from federal, state and municipal government incentive programs to subsidize the financing of your primary residence.
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When you buy a property, you are creating home equity.
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It is an investment in your and your family's future.
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The interest you pay on the mortgage can be deducted from your tax return.
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You avoid uncertainties related to contract duration, monthly payment increase, or contract renewal.
Refinance my home
When you refinance your mortgage, a new loan replaces your current one.
Things to keep in mind when refinancing.
It is important to know the approximate value of your property and the current debt of your home in order to evaluate any alternatives that meet your needs.
What are some things the bank takes into consideration during the process?
As part of the process, clients should know that income, credit history, the accumulated capital of the property, the difference between the current mortgage’s interest rate and the new interest rate, and the cost of refinancing.
That’s why it is important to select the best product for your specific needs.
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Making improvements
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Consolidating debt – improve your financial stability
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Reducing the term
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Increasing the term in order to lower your payment
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Reducing the interest rate
Each case is unique. That is why we recommend you request an orientation. Together we can analyze choose the best option for your specific needs.
Apply for a mortgage loan
Ready to apply for your mortgage online?
Start now from the comfort of your home, with all the information readily available and without having to go to the bank!
All you need is a computer, tablet, or mobile phone with an internet connection.
Get to know the benefits of applying for your loan online:
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Enjoy 24/7 online access
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Upload and review documents from your personal computer, smartphone or tablet in a secure platform, by taking and uploading a photo or scanning it
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Choose the eConsent option for a total digital experience throughout the process
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Electronically sign (eSign) to receive and upload disclosures and documents
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Get real-time notifications on the status of your loan
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Easily locate your Loan Officer’s contact information
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Feel confident that your personal information is in a certified Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) site
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Get to know the mortgage loan product alternatives that we offer so you can analyze and compare them
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Find your application summary
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Review all your loan application details
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Receive notifications from your Loan Officer regarding your application
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Easily identify all application tasks so that you can complete them and expedite the process
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Access a list to view all documents that have been uploaded to the system
Subject to credit approval. Certain terms and conditions apply.
Are you a FirstMortgage customer?
Manage your loan from the comfort of your home. All you need is register.
Access our services to manage your FirstBank loan mortgage. Receive your digital statements just by giving electronic consent.
Download the following available documents 24/7. Accessible documents include:
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Annual mortgage interest statement, 480.7A/ 1098
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Letters regarding your mortgage loan
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Monthly Statement
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Escrow Statement
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ARM (Interest Change Notice)
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Request copies of documents
Payments
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Pay and schedule your monthly payments electronically
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Request mortgage assistance or loss mitigation program
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Request payment slips
All about your mortgage
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Verify payment history.
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View payments made from reserve account for insurance and contributions.
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Obtain principal balance.
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View and request amortization tables.
Manage your FirstBank mortgage loan in the most convenient and easy way for you.
*Subject to credit approval. FirstMortgage is a division of FirstBank Puerto Rico.
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Buy my first home
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Refinance my home
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Apply for a mortgage loan
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Manage my mortgage
Buying your first home is an important milestone
Here we tell you all the information you need in order to make the right decision.
Is it the right time to buy a house?
Before making the decision, you should consider if it is the right time to buy a house. Know your purchasing and loan payment capacity with the following steps:
-
Check your credit score and history
-
Determine the area where you want to live
-
Make a list of preferences and organize them by priority
-
Know your budget
-
Arrange an initial interview with your Mortgage Consultant and get an orientation on the different financing alternatives
What savings do you have?
Evaluate your savings and determine if they are sufficient to buy the property you want. Typically you should have 10% to 15% of the sales price saved to cover closing costs and/or option if required.
What is your monthly income?
Some examples of income that you can use for qualification are base salary, overtime, pensions, among others. Such income should be stable for a minimum of two years and should have a good chance of continuing to be received.
How important is it for me to have my own home?
While the view, decoration, location, and not feeling tied-down may be important for some people, others feel it is much more important to have a home of their own. Determine what is important for you, and if it is having your own home, we are here!
Benefits of paying a mortgage vs. renting
-
When you rent, you pay your landlord's mortgage. As a homeowner, you pay your own mortgage and invest your money in your future capital asset.
-
With good interest and financing offers, your mortgage payment may be less than your rental payment.
-
You can fix up the house to your liking and make the improvements or additions you want.
-
Benefit from federal, state and municipal government incentive programs to subsidize the financing of your primary residence.
-
When you buy a property, you are creating home equity.
-
It is an investment in your and your family's future.
-
The interest you pay on the mortgage can be deducted from your tax return.
-
You avoid uncertainties related to contract duration, monthly payment increase, or contract renewal.
Refinance my home
When you refinance your mortgage, a new loan replaces your current one.
Things to keep in mind when refinancing.
It is important to know the approximate value of your property and the current debt of your home in order to evaluate any alternatives that meet your needs.
What are some things the bank takes into consideration during the process?
As part of the process, clients should know that income, credit history, the accumulated capital of the property, the difference between the current mortgage’s interest rate and the new interest rate, and the cost of refinancing.
That’s why it is important to select the best product for your specific needs.
-
Making improvements
-
Consolidating debt – improve your financial stability
-
Reducing the term
-
Increasing the term in order to lower your payment
-
Reducing the interest rate
Each case is unique. That is why we recommend you request an orientation. Together we can analyze the best option for your specific needs.
Apply for a mortgage loan
Ready to apply for your mortgage online?
Start now from the comfort of your home, with all the information readily available and without having to go to the bank!
All you need is a computer, tablet, or mobile phone with an internet connection.
Get to know the benefits of applying for your loan online:
-
Enjoy 24/7 online access
-
Upload and review documents from your personal computer, smartphone or tablet in a secure platform, by taking and uploading a photo or scanning it
-
Choose the eConsent option for a total digital experience throughout the process
-
Electronically sign (eSign) to receive and upload disclosures and documents
-
Get real-time notifications on the status of your loan
-
Easily locate your Loan Officer’s contact information
-
Feel confident that your personal information is in a certified Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) site
-
Find your application summary
-
Review all your loan application details
-
Receive notifications from your Loan Officer regarding your application
-
Easily identify all application tasks so that you can complete them and expedite the process
-
Access a list to view all documents that have been uploaded to the system
Subject to credit approval. Certain terms and conditions apply.
Manage my FirstBank mortgage loan
Are you a FirstMortgage FirstBank customer?
Manage your loan from the comfort of your home. All you need is to register.
Access our services to manage your FirstBank mortgage loan. Receive your digital statements by giving electronic consent.
Download the following available documents 24/7.
Accessible documents include:
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Annual mortgage interest statement (if applicable)
-
Letters regarding your mortgage loan
-
Monthly Statement
-
Escrow Statement
-
ARM (Interest Change Notice)
-
Request copies of documents
Payments:
-
Pay and schedule your monthly payments electronically
-
Request mortgage assistance or loss mitigation program
-
Request payment slips
All about your mortgage:
-
Verify payment history
-
View payments made from reserve account for insurance and contributions
-
Obtain principal balance
-
View and request amortization tables
Manage your FirstBank mortgage loan in the most convenient and easy way for you.
Subject to credit approval. Certain terms and conditions may apply.
CALCULATOR
Find the payment that best fits your needs with our mortgage calculator.
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*The results provided by this calculator are only for illustrative purposes. They are based on the information provided and do not constitute a pre-qualification. The estimated monthly payment is for principal and interest only and does not include other monthly payments such as property insurance, mortgage insurance, flood insurance or property taxes.
HOW TO APPLY
Ready to apply?
Make sure you have the following documents readily available before applying.
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A completed Loan Application.
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Pay stubs covering your most recent 30 days
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Evidence of any other applicable income
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Your last years’ income verification for all employment
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Your last two years’ signed, dated, and filed tax returns (for all other income, or if you’re self-employed)
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Property deed (if refinancing)
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A copy of your most recent two months bank/broker statements and/or retirement funds
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Fully-executed sales contract and any addendums
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Lease agreement(s) on rental properties, if applicable
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Copies of two forms of acceptable identification (photo ID, Driver’s License) for each borrower
With these documents, call us at 284-852-4200 for BVI. You can also email us at vimortgage@firstbankpr.com or visit the Road Town Branch.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Knowing how much you are able to pay has a lot to do with your Debt-To-Income (DTI) ratio. This is the percentage of your gross income that goes towards paying debts.
For example, if your gross family income per month is $5,200 and the monthly debt payments amount to $1,200, the DTI would be calculated by dividing your monthly debt by your monthly gross income: $1,200 / $5,200 = 0.23 This means your DTI is 23%. As a rule, we recommend the percentage to be 43% or less. Nonetheless, depending on your profile, you may qualify for other products that allow for a DTI over 43%. Your new monthly mortgage payment (PITI) for the subject mortgage transaction will also be included in the debts.
To evaluate a mortgage loan, the debts included in your credit profile/credit references are taken into account. This includes revolving accounts, personal loans, auto loans, student loans (if applicable); as well as debt outside of the credit report, such as rent and maintenance payments, taxes (for other properties), and child support.
As a rule of thumb, lenders require two years of employment to qualify for a home loan. Your job history is just one of several criteria underwriters will check when you buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage. You may qualify to purchase or refinance your home if you meet certain requirements, you are permanent in your job, you can present evidence of the last 24 months (as of the day the application is submitted) that you were studying/working in the same field, and if the income is not from self-employment.
Yes, it is possible to buy a house without credit, there are options available that consider alternative credit. This means monthly payments and expenses such as rent, water, electricity, furniture, and utilities. You must furnish a payment history certification for the last 12 months. FHA loans with nontraditional credit or manual underwriting may be worthwhile strategies for buying a home with no credit. However, building credit can improve your mortgage loan options.
Your Loan-To-Value (LTV) ratio describes how much money you owe on the house compared to the appraised value of the property. You can find your LTV by dividing your mortgage amount by the house’s appraised value or selling price, whichever is less. The LTV varies according to the investor, transaction type, whether it is a sale or refinancing, and the use to be given to the property.
For example, imagine you are buying a home whose selling price or appraised value is $100,000. If your down payment is 20% ($20,000), your bank will loan you the remaining $80,000. Therefore, your LTV is 80%. The main advantage of a higher down payment is that it helps you obtain a lower interest rate and make your monthly payments lower. Above 80% on several products requires private mortgage insurance (if applicable).
Yes, you may receive donations to cover part of the down payment and closing costs. If you have a relative that wants to help you purchase your home, they may contribute to your closing costs or initial down payment. Documentation will be required to validate the source of the donations. Please keep in mind that these requirements may vary by loan type and the use of the property you want to buy because is only for your main residence or second home, donations are not allowed in investment properties.
All loans are subject to credit approval and FirstBank’s terms, conditions, and restrictions.