Many sellers accept owner financing without any idea of how much the buyer can actually afford to pay. The last thing a seller wants is to stress over receiving monthly payments or worse, getting the property back through foreclosure. 3 Ways to Calculate Payment Affordability Before Accepting Seller Financing The amount a buyer can afford to spend on a house depends on their income, overall debt, cash they can put down, credit rating, and the mortgage terms. There are three different calculations that are traditionally used by mortgage companies to determine how much house a buyer can … [Read more...] about Seller Financing – How Much Can The Buyer Afford?
Seller Financed Notes and Interest Rates
The interest rate a seller agrees to accept when providing owner financing to the buyer has a large impact on the note’s value. Unfortunately, many sellers overlook this important decision. Why Private Mortgage Note Interest Rates Matter Inflation Fighter Each year it seems the cost to buy the basics just keeps going up. It’s not your imagination; it’s inflation. In fact in July 2008 that inflation rate was 5.6 percent higher than in July 2007 (based on the Consumer Price Index reported by the U.S. Department of Labor on August 14, 2008). Worse yet, some basic items like energy increased … [Read more...] about Seller Financed Notes and Interest Rates
What is Seller Financing?
When a seller allows a buyer to make payments over time for the purchase of property, it is known as owner financing or seller financing. This private financing by the seller can take the place of a bank loan or be in addition to a conventional mortgage. The payment amount, interest rate, and other terms are agreed upon between the buyer and seller. The amount financed by the seller will depend upon the buyer’s down payment and whether there are any bank loans. Here’s an example of how seller financing works... A property owner advertises his or her house for sale, either on her own or … [Read more...] about What is Seller Financing?
Use Outside Closings To Sell Mortgage Notes!
Ready to sell mortgage notes? Protect yourself with outside closings! When an investor has performed their research and is ready to purchase a private mortgage note they will ask the seller to deliver original documents (note, recorded mortgage, etc.) and sign the transfer package. The Note Buyer The note buyer will want these original documents before the funds are released to the seller. The Mortgage Note Seller A note seller may understandably wonder, “How do I know I will ever receive my money once I turn over the documents establishing ownership?” The Note Buying Challenge So the note … [Read more...] about Use Outside Closings To Sell Mortgage Notes!
Sell Property Fast With Owner Financing
When a property isn’t selling most real estate agents are quick to suggest a reduction to the sales price. It is common to see the tag line “Price Reduced” added to for sale signs, listings and ads. Rather than just reducing price... consider offering owner financing to sell a property quickly! In today’s real estate market obtaining a mortgage can be a large stumbling block to home ownership. In the midst of this sub prime mortgage meltdown it is difficult to obtain a loan, especially for anyone with less than A+ credit and a 20% down payment. While there are many reduced priced properties … [Read more...] about Sell Property Fast With Owner Financing