Be afraid! HUD is poised to take away our rights to offer owner or seller financing on property we own. Under the Safe Mortgage Act proposal, you can only offer owner financing on the home you live in or you must become a licensed mortgage originator. Here’s how I see it. If we own a property, ANY property (whether it is our residence or not), we should be able to sell … [Read more...] about How HUD Safe Act Will Hurt Seller Financing
HR 1728 Mortgage Reform
Why Save Owner Financing From HR 1728?
Owner financing has provided a safe harbor for buyers and sellers battered by the tsunami waves of the mortgage and real estate crisis. Rather than embracing the safety net offered by private parties the government wants to severely restrict the owner financed installment sale. In May NoteInvestor.com reported the potential disaster that would ensue if the current version … [Read more...] about Why Save Owner Financing From HR 1728?
How Congress Wants to Change Seller Financing!
Rarely does legislation have the potential to impact the world of seller financing as severely as HR 1728: Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act. This informative article by Ric Thom helps explain the ramifications of this proposed bill and what action we can take now to protect owner financing and our private property rights. … [Read more...] about How Congress Wants to Change Seller Financing!
