All that you write about bank loans, PR, marriage etc is correct. About 18? years ago I was shopping for a loan. I got offered real crap by Shinsei as I didn’t have PR at that time. But on my second go, Mitsubishi gave me a great loan, right in line with the market, on the condition that I get PR in the future “when eligible.” I kept my end of the bargain a few years later.
The bank guys did also want to come to see my company. They showed up, didn’t speak to anyone, had some tea with me in the lobby, and said great you’re approved. lol. All very cute really.
Apparently buying land in a country other than one's original country is fraught w/ ups and downs. Interesting to read about your realty woes in Japan. I faced similar issues in buying land in Mexico. Our first parcel was taken by eminent domain by the MX government. But perseverance furthers, as says the I Ching, and we did finally get land, just not That Land. Good post.
All that you write about bank loans, PR, marriage etc is correct. About 18? years ago I was shopping for a loan. I got offered real crap by Shinsei as I didn’t have PR at that time. But on my second go, Mitsubishi gave me a great loan, right in line with the market, on the condition that I get PR in the future “when eligible.” I kept my end of the bargain a few years later.
The bank guys did also want to come to see my company. They showed up, didn’t speak to anyone, had some tea with me in the lobby, and said great you’re approved. lol. All very cute really.
Apparently buying land in a country other than one's original country is fraught w/ ups and downs. Interesting to read about your realty woes in Japan. I faced similar issues in buying land in Mexico. Our first parcel was taken by eminent domain by the MX government. But perseverance furthers, as says the I Ching, and we did finally get land, just not That Land. Good post.
Renting the place I like , but knowing that renting can be difficult after 65 in Japan considering to buy also. Offered to landlord to consider ...