Owner Financed Mortgage

Owner financed mortgages are a viable option for home sellers considering the rising percentage of people in debt and credit scores dropping every day. An owner financed mortgage is used for many reasons and by many people. Knowing the best options is the first step to deciding whether this financing option is right for one's situation.

The first thing to do is to become educated about exactly what owner financed mortgages are and what the process obligates the seller and buyer to perform. In brief, these home purchase options are financed by the seller of the property where the buyer pays the seller a mortgage instead of paying the bank. This would eliminate the need for waiting for the right person with the right credit to buy the property. This appeals to sellers that need to sell their property fast and are willing to do anything to accomplish a quick sell. This is not to say that this option is a desperate way to sell a property. On the contrary, participating in an owner financed mortgage may benefit both parties in a big way.

It is very important to speak with a financial advisor and possibly an attorney before deciding to embark on the journey of owner financed mortgages. Speaking with a financial consultant will help utilize all the options for offering an owner financed mortgage. There are many things to think about and possibly many stipulations to put into place with the new owners of the property. It is very important to treat the new owners as owners and not as tenants. Just because they are paying the seller for the property, it does not give the seller the right to tell them how to maintain the property. Likewise, they should not depend on the seller for any sort of work or information concerning the house unless otherwise stated in the contract.

Choosing the route of financing a property for a potential buyer should be done with some serious prayer and patience. As the bill collector, the seller needs to be able to put their foot down if the mortgage does not get paid. Having a lawyer involved with the planning of owner financed mortgages is definitely something to seriously consider. Imagine the worst case scenario and how the matter should be handled. Before getting involved with an owner financed mortgage, do the homework and consult knowledgeable people. "Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds" (Proverbs 27:23).

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