RetireJapan

Thank you for the replies so far. My struggles go on. Here is what I facing: Star Bank Tokyo and SMBC both refused to give me a loan because the property is too far away from one of their branches. Chiba bank won’t give me a joint mortgage with my Japanese wife, even though I have PR, because I cann...

Dear Forum Members,

I am a permanent resident of Japan but try as I may, I’m still awful at speaking and reading Japanese. This is really hindering my chances of getting a mortgage.

Does anyone know of a bank that does not require the borrower to speak or read Japanese?