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There are lots of companies including the big boys like Barclays, Lloyds etc

I dont see how a UK company(or Bank) could enforce a LEGAL CHARGE over a property or anything in Thailand. Sure you may be able to get a mortgage/Loan to buy outside EU but I think they would insist on other types of security eg charge over an insurance policy/shares/other properties within UK.

Good luck with your quest and I think like other posters, I'd investigate further afield (maybe Thailand!).

Regards

Dave :o

(ex-Bank Manager and Plumber)

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I know you are from the UK, but to give you some perspective - for those living in the US, a common practice is to get a line of credit off the equity in their US property and use these funds to purchase property in Thailand.

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UOB in Singapore and UOB in Thailand

Previously I received in the mail (in Bangkok) a brochure and loan application from UOB Bank Thailand entitled "Own Your Dream Condo in Thailand!" this is obviously targeted at expats in Thailand ...

it enclosed a name card "Yupadee Boonchawal" (Manager, Secured Products Division) head office at 191 South Sathorn Road (I think thats the Robot building?) 02-2343-4747

(P.S. Im not recommending or endorsing them, just passing along information I received)

FAQs

Q1. What are the benefits of a UOB International Home Loan-Thailand?

• Financing of up to 70% of the purchase price or valuation price (whichever is lower)

• Attractive interest rates

• Choice of loan currency: SGD or USD

• Repayment period of up to 20 years

Q2. What type of properties can I purchase with the loan?

Freehold condominiums for owner occupation or investment purposes in Thailand.

Q3. What are the interest rates offered?

• Loan in SGD: SGD Prime Lending Rate (currently 5.00%) + 1.00% = 6.00% p.a.

• Loan in USD: USD Prime Lending Rate (currently 8.25%) + 0.50% =8.75%p.a.

Q4. What is the maximum loan amount that I can borrow?

The maximum loan amount that you can borrow is up to 70% of the purchase price or valuation price (whichever is lower). In terms of dollar value, the maximum loan amount is SGD 1,000,000 or USD 600,000.

Q5. What is the maximum loan repayment period?

The maximum loan repayment period is 20 years or up to the point when the borrower with the highest income turns 65 years old.

For example, if the borrower with the highest income is 50 years old now, the maximum loan repayment period is 15 years.

Q6. Is there any fee involved in the loan application?

A processing fee of SGD 3,000 or USD 2,000 is payable upon the acceptance of letter of offer.

For amendment of loan application/re-processing after the approval of the facility, an amendment fee of SGD 150 or USD 100 will be applicable.

Q7. Can I get an in-principle approval for my loan?

Yes, you can obtain an in-principle approval for your loan that is valid for three months from the approval date. This is subject to a fee of SGD 100 or USD 100 and only one in-principle approval will be granted for each application.

Q8. Are there any cancellation charges?

The cancellation fee is 1.50% of the approved loan amount.

Q9. Am I allowed to do a loan prepayment?

Prepayment of loan is allowed, subject to a flat fee of 1.50% of the prepaid loan amount.

Q10. Do I have to pay for expenses such as legal fees, valuation fee, fire insurance or any other charges?

All expenses including legal fees, mortgage costs, remittance charges, annual valuation fee and fire insurance premium shall be borne by the borrower(s).

Q11. Am I eligible?

UOB International Home Loan – Thailand is open to Singapore citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents or foreigners aged 21 and above with a minimum income of USD 65,000 or SGD 100,000 per annum.

Q12. How do I apply?

To apply, please complete the UOB International Home Loan – Thailand application form and submit it with the following documents:

Copy of Singapore NRIC (front and back) / or Passport (with valid expiry date) of all applicants

Signed copy of the Sales & Purchase Agreement (Reserve Agreement)

Original income documents:

For Salaried: - Employer’s letter addressed to UOB confirming position, years of service and remuneration OR - Recent Income Tax returns OR - Latest computerised pay-slip OR - Latest 6 months’ bank statements

For Self-employed: - Company registration AND - List of shareholders AND - Latest 6 months’ bank statements And - Recent 2 years’ Income Tax returns

Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) Application Form (from Bank)

Consent form for credit bureau checks for applicants residing in Thailand (if applicable)

Deed poll/certificate of name change (if name differs from NRIC/Passport)

Other documents upon request

Q13. Who can I contact to take up the UOB International Home Loan-Thailand?

In Singapore, please call our 24-hour Customer Service hotline at 1800 2222 121.

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In Thailand, the contacts were the following UOB (Thai) branches:

Amarin Plaza Branch

500 Amarin Plaza 1st Floor

Ploenchit Road Pathum Wan

Bangkok 10500

Tel: 0-2252-6292-3 / 0-2251-8579 /

0-2251-0896 / 0-2256-9045-6

Fax: 0-2252-7871

Business Hours:

Mon-Fri 08:30-17:00

Sat 11:00-17:00

Sathorn 1 Branch

191 South Sathorn Road Sathorn

Bangkok 10120

Tel: 0-2343-3000

Fax: 0-2287-2973-4

Business Hours:

Mon-Fri 08:30-15:30

Sathorn 2 Branch

179/3 Bangkok City Tower

1st Floor South Sathorn Road Sathorn

Bangkok 10120

Tel: 0-2679-5700-2

Fax: 0-2679-5703

Business Hours:

Mon-Fri 08:30-15:30

Sukhumvit 25 Branch

1 Ban Chang Glass House Building

1st Floor Sukhumvit 25 Road Klong Toey

Bangkok 10500

Tel: 0-2258-0270-1 / 0-2258-9330-2

Fax: 0-2258-4582

Business Hours:

Mon-Fri 08:30-15:30

Sukhumvit 26 Branch

690 Sukhumvit Road, Klong Toey,

Bangkok 10110

Tel: 0-2620-3888-90

Fax: 0-2260-5312

Business Hours:

Mon-Fri 08:30-15:30

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Do a search on Google dot u k

There are lots of companies including the big boys like Barclays, Lloyds etc

I dont see how a UK company(or Bank) could enforce a LEGAL CHARGE over a property or anything in Thailand. Sure you may be able to get a mortgage/Loan to buy outside EU but I think they would insist on other types of security eg charge over an insurance policy/shares/other properties within UK.

Good luck with your quest and I think like other posters, I'd investigate further afield (maybe Thailand!).

Regards

Dave :o

(ex-Bank Manager and Plumber)

They do give mortgages to properties outside of the EU on a regular basis............security is generally required. Uk homes etc.

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Does anybody know where to get a mortgage for Thai property in the UK, or elsewhere outside of Thailand?

I heard that Bangkok Bank in Singapore used to...

Many thanks

Generally a UK bank will not have the legal right to reposess your Thai property in case you used that for security and do not repay your loan. They will thus not offer you a normal housing mortgage on your Thai property.

1. If you already have a UK property, you can re-mortgage that. Either contact your existing mortgage company to ask for an extended mortgage, or re-mortgage with another mortgage company. They will need to re-value your property, and will lend you for example 85% of the newly appraised value minus the amount you have already borrowed. This will be paid out as a cheque, you are free to use that money for whatever you like (ie. buy a Thai property). Note that your monthly mortgage repayment will increase and if you do not manage to pay back, the bank may repossess your UK property (the can NOT reposses your Thai property). (if necessary, you could borrow higher percentage than 85% too, but usually at higher interest rates)

This is what many people do. Do not confuse the term mortgage - you are NOT given a mortgage on your Thai property, it is simply an extended mortgage on your existing UK property.

2. Take an unsecured consumer loan in UK. This will have higher interest rates than #1. Again, you're just given a cheque, spend it on whatever you like.

3. Approach UOB or Bangkok Bank in SG or others, as per suggestions from other people in this thread.

cheers

NM

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Thanks for all the advice.

Most of the 'Big Boys' here in Britain won't do mortgages for Thailand.

I'm already re-mortgaging my flat, but can only get about 35k sterling, so looking to put that down as a deposit for another mortgage.

Was told Bangkok Bank London would do so, but after much scratching of heads from their staff, after 4 weeks they finally came back and said no.

I'll keep searching.

Many thanks

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