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FOVISSSTE Housing Credit: Who Qualifies and What You Get

Learn how federal workers in Mexico can access mortgage financing for buying, building, or renovating a home through this housing credit.

This scheme provides mortgage financing to help federal workers in Mexico purchase, build, or renovate a home.

Who it's for

To qualify, you must be an active federal worker. You also need to have made at least 18 months of contributions to the system.

What you get

You can access mortgage financing to help cover the costs of buying a new home, building one from the ground up, or performing renovations on a property you already own.

What it costs you

The cost of the credit is not fixed; interest rates vary depending on your specific circumstances. Additionally, you must go through a selection process based on a points system.

The catch to know

Because the program uses an annual lottery and a points-based system, it is difficult to predict exactly when your application will be approved.

How to apply

  1. Verify that you meet the contribution requirements.
  2. Review the current points system to see where you stand.
  3. Follow the official application steps through the government portal.
  4. Check the official portal for the current requirements: https://www.gob.mx/fovissste