//about collateral international

Collateral International, L.L.C. is a U.S. mortgage company that offers dollar denominated loans to U.S. citizens for the purchase of vacation homes in the major resort areas of Mexico. The loans are secured by the real estate in Mexico through a Trust.

Collateral International (CI) was founded in 1995 to address the needs of U.S. buyers wanting to share in Mexico’s cultural wealth and relaxed lifestyle. CI is part of the Collateral family of companies that began in 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama. Our affiliate, New South Federal Savings Bank with over $1.7 billion in assets, is a nationally recognized financial institution that provides loan administration and servicing for CI.

While many U.S. lending institutions see the obstacles associated with originating loans in Mexico, Collateral International sees opportunity that is the result of a strategic network of relationships with developers, realtors, notarios, trustee banks, and Title Companies in Mexico. We know our market: we know what U.S. buyers expect in a closing—they are used to quick closing times, transparency, a standardized process, and low closing costs. We also understand and respect the nuances of the Mexican culture and legal framework. CI serves as an effective bridge between the two.

Collateral International, LLC is a member of the International Mortgage Lenders Association.