Sellers providing owner financing might elect to use a Real Estate Contract, Contract for Deed, or Land Contract to document the transaction rather than a Note and Mortgage or Note and Deed of Trust. There are both advantages and disadvantages to carefully consider when choosing a Contract. The big difference with a Real Estate Contract is that the buyer will not receive the … [Read more...] about What is a Real Estate Contract?
Sell Note
Understanding Note Endorsements
Does the seller have to worry whether an investor can demand payment once they sell their owner-financed note? The answer depends on how the note was endorsed along with the terms of the Purchase Agreement. … [Read more...] about Understanding Note Endorsements
Structuring Notes for Top Dollar Pricing
The terms of owner financing dramatically impact the price an investor is willing to pay should the seller ever decide to sell their note, mortgage, trust deed or contract. Use these optimum terms to structure a seller financed transaction for top dollar pricing. … [Read more...] about Structuring Notes for Top Dollar Pricing
Wraparounds with Underlying Liens
When people go to sell their home, the majority will still owe money on a loan from when they bought the property. Since few sellers own a property free and clear, what to do with this underlying lien is an important consideration with owner financing. … [Read more...] about Wraparounds with Underlying Liens
Real Deal #148 – Seller Financing for IRA Investments!
Welcome to Real Deals! It’s always easier to learn from real life so here we share information from actual owner financed transactions. It can be challenging to obtain non-recourse loans necessary to finance the purchase of real estate in an IRA, 401(k), or other type of self-directed retirement account. Seller financing can be a viable alternative financing solution. … [Read more...] about Real Deal #148 – Seller Financing for IRA Investments!