Who uses asset utilization in Miami:
The Venezuelan family that moved liquid assets to US accounts decades ago — $4.5M in a Merrill Lynch private client account. No ongoing US income. Wants to purchase in Coral Gables. Asset utilization: $4.5M ÷ 84 = $53,571/month. FL overlay: within $2M. Close.
The retired New York physician who spent 35 years building a $5.8M investment portfolio and moved to South Florida for the climate and zero state income tax. Asset utilization: $5.8M ÷ 84 = $69,048/month + SS $4,400 = $73,448/month. $1.8M Boca Raton primary. DTI: 17.3%.
The Miami Brickell financial professional who sold their hedge fund management company at 54. $9.2M in post-sale brokerage. Asset utilization: $84,000+/month. Coral Gables or Coconut Grove primary. No W-2. Close.
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Miami Asset Utilization Borrower Profiles
Profile 1 — Latin American HNW Investor:
Brazilian executive, US green card, US bank and brokerage accounts: $3.8M Schwab + $420K US savings. No active US earned income. Wants Coconut Grove primary.
$3.8M + $420K = $4.22M eligible. Net: $3.9M ÷ 84 = $46,429/month. FL overlay: within $2M. Target: $1.5M Coconut Grove. 80% LTV ($1.2M). PITIA: $9,200/month. DTI: 25.5%.
Note: Foreign national asset utilization requires US-domiciled assets. Brazilian accounts don’t qualify — only the US-held Schwab and savings qualify. This borrower has sufficient US-held assets.
Profile 2 — Retired New York Physician, Miami Relocator:
$5.8M brokerage + SS $4,400/month. Net: $5.5M ÷ 84 = $65,476 + $4,400 = $69,876/month. Target: $1.8M Coral Gables. 80% LTV ($1.44M). PITIA: $11,100/month. DTI: 20.4%.
Profile 3 — Miami Business Seller:
Sold Miami logistics company for $6.1M net. Age 52. No ongoing income. Target: $1.9M Coconut Grove. FL overlay: $2M max — within. 80% LTV ($1.52M). Net eligible: $5.5M ÷ 84 = $65,476/month. PITIA: $11,700/month. DTI: 23.0%.
Profile 4 — Miami Beach Luxury (Over Overlay):
$12M in brokerage. Target: $3.5M Miami Beach primary. FL overlay: $2M max. Needs $1.5M down (42.9%) to reach $2M loan. PITIA on $2M: $15,400/month. Qualifying: $12M net eligible ÷ 84 = $142,857/month. DTI: 13.7%. Brings the capital — no income constraint.
Miami Neighborhood Guide: PITIA and Overlay Implications
Coral Gables ($800K–$3M+): Tax rate approximately 1.18% effective. Insurance: $1,800–$4,000/year depending on lot. Most transactions within $2M overlay.
Coconut Grove ($900K–$4M+): Tax rate approximately 1.15%. Insurance similar. Upper end of market pushes against overlay.
Brickell ($500K–$2.5M condos): High-rise condo HOA ($600–$2,500/month) significantly affects PITIA. Insurance included in HOA master policy for condos. Confirm HOA deductible structure.
Miami Beach ($1.2M–$15M+): Premium coastal. Most transactions above $2.35M require additional down to meet $2M overlay at 80–85% LTV. Flood zone risk — insurance: $3,500–$12,000+/year.
Key Biscayne ($1.5M–$8M+): Island premium. Insurance high (coastal). Most purchases require significant down to stay within $2M overlay.
Miami Insurance: The Critical PITIA Variable
Miami coastal insurance is among the highest in Florida. Before modeling any Miami PITIA:
Brickell condo: HOA covers master policy — verify deductible and personal property coverage.
Coral Gables SFR: $2,000–$4,500/year depending on construction, lot, proximity to water.
Coconut Grove SFR: similar to Coral Gables.
Miami Beach SFR: $4,500–$12,000+/year. Flood zone Z affects pricing dramatically.
Key Biscayne: $5,000–$15,000+/year.
The difference between a $1,500/year and $8,000/year insurance policy is $542/month additional PITIA — requiring $1,084/month more qualifying income at 50% DTI. Always get an actual insurance quote before modeling.
Three Complete Miami Transactions
Transaction 1 — Coral Gables Retired Physician:
$5.5M net eligible. Combined: $69,876/month. Target: $1.8M Coral Gables. 80% LTV ($1.44M). PITIA: $11,100/month. DTI: 20.4%. Credit: 728. Title company. Close: 26 days.
Transaction 2 — Coconut Grove Business Seller:
$5.5M net eligible. $65,476/month asset income. Target: $1.9M Coconut Grove. 80% LTV ($1.52M). PITIA: $11,700/month. DTI: 23.0%. Credit: 714. Close: 25 days.
Transaction 3 — Miami Beach HNW (Over Overlay):
$12M eligible. $142,857/month. Target: $3.5M Miami Beach. $1.5M down to reach $2M max. PITIA: $15,400/month. DTI: 13.7%. Credit: 726. Close: 27 days.
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Miami’s Latin American HNW: The US Asset Utilization Opportunity
Miami serves as the primary US gateway for Latin American HNW investors from Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, and throughout the region. Many have US-held assets (Schwab, Fidelity, Merrill Lynch private client) in the $2M–$20M+ range — accumulated through US banking relationships established for asset protection and diversification.
For these investors, asset utilization is the mortgage solution when they want to purchase a US primary residence or second home using US-held assets. Foreign accounts don’t qualify — only the US-domiciled portion of their wealth.
The Miami Latin American profile:
Colombian business family. US green card (EB-5 or L-1). Merrill Lynch private client account: $4.2M (US-domiciled). Brazilian bank accounts (substantial but non-qualifying): irrelevant. US savings: $380K.
Total US-eligible: $4.58M ÷ 84 = $54,524/month. FL overlay: $2M max. Target: $1.7M Coral Gables. 80% LTV ($1.36M). PITIA: $10,500/month. DTI: 24.6%.
Note: This borrower also needs a 640+ US credit score — the most common obstacle for Latin American buyers with substantial US assets but limited US credit history. Establishing US credit through a secured credit card at a US bank where they hold assets: 12 months typically produces a qualifying score.
Miami Condo Asset Utilization: The Brickell and Edgewater Market
Miami’s luxury condo market — Brickell, Edgewater, Wynwood, South Beach — attracts asset utilization borrowers seeking turnkey urban residences with concierge services.
Condo-specific PITIA components:
HOA fee: $600–$3,500+/month for luxury buildings (included in PITIA).
HOA-included insurance: Master building policy covers structure. Owner buys personal property + liability.
Special assessments: Check for pending or recently funded assessments.
A $1.4M Brickell condo with $1,800/month HOA: PITIA = P&I $8,600 + taxes $1,400 + HOA $1,800 + insurance $200 = $12,000/month total PITIA. At $54,524/month qualifying income: DTI 28.2%.
Compare to a $1.4M Coral Gables SFR with no HOA: PITIA = P&I $8,600 + taxes $1,640 + insurance $2,200/year ($183/month) = $10,423/month. Same income, DTI 23.7%.
The condo HOA adds 4.5 DTI points on the same purchase price. For asset utilization borrowers near the DTI ceiling, HOA-heavy condos require significantly more qualifying income than comparable SFRs.
Miami’s No-State-Income-Tax Advantage for Retirees
Florida has no state income tax — a major draw for Northeast and Midwest retirees. For the asset utilization borrower:
The $54,524/month qualifying income (assets ÷ 84) generates $0 in Florida state income tax — regardless of whether the borrower actually draws those assets.
The actual investment income generated by the qualifying portfolio (dividends, interest, capital gains):
New York rate: 10.9%. On $150,000/year investment income: $16,350/year.
Florida: $0.
For a retiree with $4M in investments generating $150,000/year in returns, moving to Miami from New York saves $16,350/year in state income tax. Over 20 years at 5%: $540,000+ in additional accumulated wealth from tax savings.
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Miami’s asset utilization market benefits from Florida’s zero state income tax, the city’s international HNW investor community, and the FL $2M overlay which covers the vast majority of metro transactions. The combination of Latin American US-domiciled wealth, Northeast retiree capital, and South Florida business exit liquidity makes Miami the most diverse single-city asset utilization market in the Mbanc footprint.
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| Not a commitment to lend | Asset utilization: eligible liquid assets ÷ 84 = monthly qualifying income | Minimum 640 credit | 85% max LTV | 50% max DTI | No PMI | Programs and rates subject to change without notice