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Yes, you can buy a home
on an H-1B visa.

No green card required. No citizenship required. We have helped dozens of tech professionals, researchers, and corporate transferees along the Route 1 corridor get approved, close, and build equity — even on their first year in the U.S.

For H-1B & Work Visa Holders

Common Mistakes Our Process Best Towns Why Us FAQ

Common Myths

What most H-1B holders get wrong

✕ Myth

"I need a green card to get a mortgage."

Conventional loans from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are available to H-1B holders. Many of our clients close with 5-10% down using standard conventional products — no special "foreign national" loan needed.

✕ Myth

"I need 2 years of U.S. credit history."

Some lenders can use international credit reports, employment verification letters, or utility payment history. We work with lenders who specialize in thin-file approvals for visa holders.

✕ Myth

"If my visa is denied, I lose the house."

You can sell anytime regardless of visa status. And if you are buying in NJ's strong school districts, your home will likely appreciate — making it a sound financial decision either way.

✓ Fact

You may qualify for better rates than you think.

Tech professionals with strong employment at companies like Google, Amazon, J&J, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Sanofi often qualify for competitive rates. Your offer letter can count as income verification.

How It Works

Our process for visa-holder buyers

Lender Matching

We connect you with lenders experienced in H-1B approvals. Many offer fully underwritten pre-approvals in days, not weeks.

School & Town Advisory

We match your commute, budget, and school priorities to the right town. Bilingual support in Mandarin available for every showing.

Offer & Negotiation

We work evenings, weekends, whatever it takes to get the deal done — and faster than the competition. We have won multiple bidding wars using escalation clauses, pre-inspection strategies, and flexible closing timelines.

Close & Settle In

We handle everything from inspection to closing. International wire transfers, power of attorney if you are traveling, tax ID coordination — we have done it all.

Where to Look

Top towns for tech professionals in NJ

The Route 1 corridor from Princeton to Edison is home to major employers like Bristol-Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi, and dozens of tech companies. These towns offer the best combination of commute, schools, and investment value.

Montgomery Township

Top-5 NJ schools · Rural feel · 15 min to Princeton

West Windsor-Plainsboro

NJ's best public schools · Train to NYC · Diverse community

Hillsborough

Excellent value · Good schools · Quick Route 206 access

Bridgewater

Corporate hub · Great schools · I-78/I-287 access

Plainsboro

Near Princeton · Diverse · STEM-focused schools

Princeton

World-class everything · University town · Premium investment

Why Us

Built for international buyers

Holly Tang speaks fluent Mandarin. Steven is a licensed broker in both NJ and NY. Together, we have guided hundreds of international families through the American homebuying process.

We understand the nuances that most agents miss: ITIN vs. SSN requirements, foreign income documentation, international wire transfer timelines, and the stress of making the biggest purchase of your life in a language and legal system that is not your first.

WeChat support available at holly1697. WhatsApp at 908-644-6036.

H-1B Visa Home Buying FAQ

Yes. Most major lenders and many credit unions offer conventional mortgages to H-1B holders. You will typically need at least 2 years of US work history, a Social Security number, and good credit. Some lenders require your visa to have at least 1 year remaining. We work with lenders who specialize in visa-holder mortgages and understand the nuances. Pre-approval guide →

Your mortgage obligation continues regardless of your employment status — it is a contract. However, you have options: find new H-1B sponsorship within the 60-day grace period, switch to another visa (H-4, O-1, L-1), sell the property, or rent it out. Having a property does not affect your visa status. Many of our H-1B clients keep their NJ homes even after relocating.

Typically 10-20% down for conventional loans. Some lenders offer 5% down programs. FHA loans (3.5% down) are available to permanent residents but generally not to H-1B holders. We connect you with lenders who offer the best terms for your specific visa situation.

The Route 1 corridor (Princeton, West Windsor-Plainsboro, South Brunswick, North Brunswick) is popular for its proximity to tech employers and top schools. Edison and Piscataway offer strong value near Rutgers. Montgomery and Hillsborough are popular for families wanting top-ranked school districts at relatively lower price points. Compare all 15 districts →

No. Anyone can buy real estate in the United States regardless of citizenship or visa status. You do not even need to live in the US. The main difference is financing — some loan programs are restricted by residency status, but conventional mortgages are available to H-1B, L-1, O-1, and other work visa holders.

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