What Grupo GAP Does Not Do
Knowing what a company does not do is as useful as knowing what it does. It sets clear expectations, and…
How Private Lenders Choose Which Loan to Fund
Lending through GAP is not a fund you buy into. You look at specific loans, one at a time, and…
Borrowing Against a Property You Rent Out
A property that earns rent can still be a source of capital. If you own a house, condo or vacation…
Selling Property in Costa Rica: From Listing to Closing
Selling a property in Costa Rica goes more smoothly when you know the order of things: what to prepare, what…
Préstamo sin historial crediticio en Costa Rica
Muchas personas que llegan a Costa Rica no tienen historial crediticio local, y eso suele cerrar la puerta del banco…
How the GAP Companies Work Together on One Plan
Most real plans in Costa Rica touch more than one service. A family sells a house abroad, buys here and…
SUGEF Registration for Private Lenders in Costa Rica: An Overview
Costa Rica asks people and companies that lend as an organized, habitual activity to register with SUGEF, the General Superintendency…
How a First-Lien Mortgage Protects a Private Lender
When you lend against real estate, the order of claims on the property matters as much as the property itself…
Who Can Borrow Against Property in Costa Rica?
Private loans in Costa Rica are built around the property, not a credit file. That changes who qualifies. If you…
Buying Property in Costa Rica From Abroad, Step by Step
Many people buy their Costa Rica home before they move, sometimes before they have even visited more than once. Buying…