Posted by Kirstin on May 10, 2009, 9:48 pm, in reply to "Which bank is best for a non-resident saving for a deposit on a mortgage?"
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Unfortunately, I think you are out of luck. I lived in Ireland for 2 months before they would let me set up a bank account. They required my passport, a bill with my name and address (in Ireland) on it, and my PPS number. They told me no way without them.
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: Hello all,
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: First off, I love this site! I am new and
: have already gained loads of valuable
: information. Thank you so much!
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: My question and a little about my
: situation...
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: I am a non-resident trying to save for a
: down payment on a mortgage. I am a US
: citizen and do not live in Ireland, and
: won't for several years (5+ years to be
: exact). I do spend much time in Ireland
: visiting cousins as I live in Germany right
: now. I love my time In Ireland and would
: like to buy a house there while prices are
: low.....and so I can start paying down on a
: home now for the future retirement.
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: With all that being said, does anyone
: recommend a bank to place an on going
: savings?.... one that is more willing to
: lend to a non-resident who has established
: an account with them?
: Any advice is very much appreciated
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: Best wishes, Kimme
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