Hi Patrick,

There are special rules for foreign born buyers. Please let me know if you are still interested and i can assist you with further information.
Leonardo

It should not be a problem, most lenders will do up to 30% down for a foreign national. Please contact me at the website below and I can give you my lenders information.

You should be okay with 50% down as a foreign national. There are other factors involved as well to determine your qualifications. However, feel free to contact our in house lender, Fred Van Veen, at fvanveen@dc.rr.com and he will be able to help you determine if you will qualify. (You may not have to put that much down, either. If I can be of further assistance, please let me know. We deal with a number of foreign national buyers these days. I have a website that will provide you additional information too. http://www.PaulKaplanRealtor.com
Paul Kaplan
760-285-8559
Pacific Union GMAC Real Estate

Depending on the actual market value of the property when your lease option is up and you apply for a loan, and depending on your credit scores at the time, you shouldn't have any problems getting a mortgage loan. I don't know if it matters that you are from London, England... I'll have to check on that and get back to you.