Inquire in your local area for mortgage brokers that specialize on this topic.  Best of luck Debbie. 

search diligently for a well-versed mortgage officer.... 

I think a good LO or google could help you. I'm sure that there is.

I don't know of a particular program but a call to a preferred, knowledgeable lender would likely be in order.  

They will not qualify for an VA Loan since they would not be able to produce a DD214, or Certificate of Eligibility. It is likely there is a clandestine Federal Government Program that none of us know about that will just give them a home, otherwise they have to earn it like all us other worker bees. That's America, the Land of Opportunity.

Oh boy, he's in a pickle - at least I think so. I would be reaching out to my best lenders. 

Good luck to him or her, Debbie.

Hi Debbie... an interesting question. I don't have an answer, but I'd check with a mortgage lender who specializes in VA loans.

I would be reaching out to my preferred lender.  I wish you all the best with this. 

I'm not aware of any, but haven't looked either.  Best of luck to you.

I would check with a couple different lenders in your area. Perhaps one of our lenders here knows - Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi , George Souto , John Meussner 

Does he have his DD214? My guess is no - he can't get a VA without it. There are many foreign national programs. Is he working here now? Is the money in a US bank? He can provide translation of the funds if he can get them out.  Current OFAC restrictions with Us treasury here:

https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/faqs/Sanctions/Pages/ques_index.aspx

Call me  949 784 9699

Best bet is to go straight to a well-versed mortgage broker/officer or the VA with this question OR a Veteran Service Officer who can query the VA

We have a lender that can do anyone with a green card as long as they are eligible to stay at least 2 years, have employment etc..  Talk with your lenders in your area.

Contact a local, experienced lender.

Lots of moving parts here.

Let's start with how high is the pile of USA currency this person has to complete such a purchase? If the answer is ZERO, clearly there are bigger issues.

The reality is it is easier for foreign nationals to secure a mortgage than USA citizens.  The preamble of many words suggest transgression is to occur. In this case, programs for Active service members and veterans should NOT be misappropriated.

Go the traditional route of foreigners buying USA real estate.

What an interesting problem! Let us know if you find a solution.

Let us know what you learn, Debbie.

Bilingual mortgage officer. Arabic language and English.

Nope, that's a new one on me Debbie Holmes 

Seek out a good VA specialist in your area.

none I am aware of... I've had a couple of foreign national buyers, but they paid cash.

I would call my preferred lenders first.

I would check with my trusted local mortgage loan officer.

Debbie,

Reach out to the VA and the VA loan people.  A

As a Veteran and Mortgage Banker, he cannot go VA. However, if you are lookling to do a 100% Finance, see if USDA Mortgage will work in your area. Both green card and visa holders can qualify for a mortgage in the U.S. ... Requirements for non-U.S. citizens to qualify for a loan vary among lenders. However, all lenders require you to prove your residency status. 

That is very specialized, I do not.

I with I knew. As most of us say - Google it.