One of the first questions a note seller asks is, “How much can I get for my note?” At the end of the day, that is what it is all about, right? Or is it? For some, selling a note is not just about price. For many people selling a note is about getting out of the hassle of collecting payments, dealing with defaulted buyers, reporting taxes, or having their money tied up [...]
Every day people line up to sell the mortgage note they carried back from the sale of a home. Although some people keep the note for the entire term, usually, at some point, there comes a time to sell the note and receive a lump sum of cash. Why Carry Back a Note? Chances are you carried back a note because you had to. Most people would have preferred a full cash offer [...]
Before an investor pays cash for a real estate note, they perform what is called “due diligence.” This is really just a fancy word for research. You can simplify the process by being prepared for these common note investor requirements. When an investor makes an offer to purchase a note, mortgage, deed of trust, or real estate contract, it is subject to underwriting and due diligence. This enables the note investor to verify [...]
When it comes to selling mortgage notes, people have many different needs and reasons to sell compared to others. Whatever the reason that you want to sell your mortgage note, you definitely have some options. In addition to private buyers and consultants, there are a variety of financial institutions that are eager to buy your mortgage note. Here at Equity First Funding, LLC, we work with numerous funding sources to get you the [...]
Whether buying or selling notes, understanding the players in an owner financed transaction makes for profitable relationships. Here are the five main team members along with some standard industry terminology. Seller – Note Holder - Payee When a property seller accepts payments from the buyer over time using owner financing, they also become the note seller, note holder, or payee. The payee is receiving payments on a note or contract. If the payee [...]
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? Here are 5 reasons property owners offer seller financing: 1. Reduced Marketing Times What is the first thing a real estate agent does when property is not moving and has been on the market for 60 to 90 days? They [...]
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 negotiable instrument. Similar to a check, the original must be presented to collect or prove ownership. If the [...]
Would you rather have $97,000 to sell your $100,000 note or only $80,000? The difference in 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 they have paid bills in the past. This is a good indicator of how they will pay [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
