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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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$50K$3M
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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.

Your estimate
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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