Accepting payments on the sale of real estate might have made sense at the time, but circumstances change. Many sellers discover they would now prefer cash today rather than the small amount that trickles in each month. Here are just a few reasons people have sold all or part of their seller financed mortgage notes […]
5 Reasons Owners Offer Seller Financing
February 1, 2012 By
Why would a seller allow a buyer to make payments over time for the purchase of property? Wouldn’t the seller rather get paid now and require the buyer to obtain a bank loan? Isn’t it more complicated to sell the property this way? Here are 5 reasons property owners offer seller financing: 1. Reduced Marketing […]
Avoid 3 Seller Financing Mistakes
January 1, 2012 By
Would you rather have $97,000 to sell your $100,000 note or only $80,000? The difference usually comes down to the big three. Here’s the three biggest mistakes note sellers make and how to avoid flushing money down the drain. Mistake #1 – Failing to Check Credit The payer’s credit report lets you know how timely […]
7 Tips for Safe Seller Financing
December 1, 2011 By
It’s a tough time to sell a house. Hoping to stand out from the crowd, sellers are advertising “Owner Will Finance!” Accepting payments over time provides buyers an alternative to bank financing. Of course sellers don’t want to trade a house that won’t sell for a buyer that won’t pay. Before you agree to “Be […]
Safekeeping the Original Mortgage Note
November 1, 2011 By
Can you easily locate the original mortgage note? This important legal document should be kept in a safe place, and here is why! The promissory note is a promise to pay or IOU from the property buyer. It spells out the amount due and terms of repayment. In legal jargon it is known as a […]
Sell Property Fast With Owner Financing
October 1, 2011 By
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 […]
Use Outside Closings To Sell Mortgage Notes!
September 1, 2011 By
Ready to sell your mortgage note? 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 […]
Payment Histories Increase Note Values
August 1, 2011 By
Want top dollar when selling mortgage notes? Increase the value with payment histories! Keeping an accurate record of the payments received on a mortgage note is essential for knowing how much the buyer still owes. This also establishes a record of their payment habits – with an added benefit. The value of a note can […]
Can I Sell Part of My Mortgage Note?
July 1, 2011 By
Owner Financing doesn’t have to mean waiting years or decades to receive money. Sellers have the choice to sell all or just part of their future payments for cash today. Option 1 – When note buyers purchase all the remaining payments on a land contract, mortgage note, or trust deed it is considered a full […]
Seller Financed Notes and Interest Rates
June 1, 2011 By
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 […]
