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Own Costa Rica property, financed by the owner, not a bank.

No foreign mortgage, no local bank hurdles. Set the price, your down payment, the rate and the term to see your monthly payment and what the deal really costs, in seconds.

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Owner-financing terms in Costa Rica are set between you and the seller and vary widely, this tool lets you model any scenario. We'll help you negotiate the real ones.

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Estimated monthly payment
$5,346
over 60 months

Illustrative estimate using standard amortization. Actual owner-financing terms (rate, term, balloon, fees) are negotiated with the seller. Not a loan offer or financial advice.

How it works

Owner financing in Costa Rica, explained

With owner (seller) financing, the seller acts as the bank: you pay a down payment and monthly installments directly to them, with no foreign mortgage. It is common in Costa Rica because traditional bank lending to non-residents is slow and limited. Here's what buyers ask us.

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