Canadian Investing in US - Can we borrow against stock Investments as a Canadian

[Melissa Vass Scott]

Hello Everyone,

I recently heard that real estate investors in the US can borrow against stock investments for a mortgage? Is there anyone out there that has insight to this? We are Canadians looking to purchase a few rental properties in Ohio. If borrowing against stocks is an option, do they have to be stocks held within the US and/or do Canadian stock investments count as well?

Any insight would be most appreciated.

[Charles Carillo]

@Melissa Vass Scott

I would reach out to Canadian brokerages and see if it is available. It is available with most if not all US brokerages, but the rates vary greatly.

We have partners who are foreign investors. DM me, and I will send you contacts for attorneys, lenders, and accountants they have previously used. It is important that you hire professionals who have experience working with foreign investors.