Peter G. Miller / 27 May 2019 / Reprinted from Think Realty The battle for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – so-called government-sponsored enterprises or GSEs – involves two hugely profitable companies and what will become of them. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are in play and with them the financial heart of the real estate marketplace. As they evolve – if they evolve – … [Read more...]
Land Contracts Explained
September 29, 2017, BY BOB BULLINGER If a person wants to buy a home but lacks the qualifications to qualify for a traditional mortgage, or lenders choose to not lend in the lower price band markets common in many areas of the Mid West or South, signing a Land Contract is another option for purchasing property. A Land Contract is a written agreement between the seller of the property and a … [Read more...]
Rental Like Income w/o Tenants, Toilets or Management Headaches
Two More days till September 21. Note "Rock Star" Dave Franecki will show how to receive Passive Ongoing Income. "Set it and Forget it". … [Read more...]
Top 3 Owner Financing Myths
Owner financing has once again gained popularity as mortgage approvals prove hard to obtain. The installment sale is being pulled out of the toolbox as an alternative financing method to conventional loans. As the owner financing method becomes a frequent topic among real estate agents, investors, and discussion boards there are inevitably some misconceptions being perpetuated. These three … [Read more...]
Why Sell My Mortgage Note?
Are you accepting payments on the sale of real estate? This 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 for cash: … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Owners Offer Seller Financing
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 … [Read more...]
Payment Histories Increase Note Values
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 be improved by presenting note buyers a verifiable payment … [Read more...]
Safekeeping the Original Mortgage Note
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 … [Read more...]
Avoid Three Seller Financing Mistakes
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 on … [Read more...]
Seller Financing – How Much Can The Buyer Afford?
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, … [Read more...]