We all know cash is king and at the end of the day, most sellers would prefer to walk away from the closing table with the cash from the sale in hand without holding a note. However, we know this is not always possible so individual sellers take the next best option, owner financing. But what are the benefits of owner financing other than if you decide you want to “sell my note” eventually, that motivates sellers to offer owner financing?
The largest reason to offer owner financing is it exposes your property to a larger market. People that can’t get financing through traditional means are many times, very good candidates for owner financing. Although some of the people that fall into this category are not creditworthy for various reasons and not worth the risk, others are of acceptable risk and can be considered viable candidates for owner financing. Considering these people as possible buyers can open your marketing efforts up to a whole new segment of potential buyers.
You do however, need to consider the reasons they are unable to obtain a loan through traditional financial institutions. Small down payments or no money available for a down payment may be one of the reasons. These people usually have jobs with an extended history but have for various reasons been unable to save enough money for the necessary down payment. Less than stellar credit history is another reason they have been turned down by traditional financial institutions, especially with the current credit crunch we are now experiencing. A lack of credit history is yet another reason. A recent job change or a change in career with no established record yet or self-employment income which can be a substantial obstacle for obtaining credit.
Some properties do not lend themselves very well to easily obtainable credit for a potential buyer. Houses located in neighborhoods with low property values are always a challenge and owner financing may be the only option. Properties in need of substantial and essential repairs often require creative financing in order to be sold. Properties that have been rental properties or multi-unit properties can be difficult to obtain bank-approved financing. Properties located in mix areas of both residential and business zoning many times are difficult to obtain traditional loans for.
There is the traditional reason sellers may offer owner financing - Investment. The housing market has been slumping for a few years now but this does not negate the fact hat people still need a place to live and call home. Seller financing offers the seller the opportunity profit off his property in slow times as will as hard times. In hard times it may be just a little more difficult to find a suitable buyer and require extra effort, but the choice is simple. Choosing between your property sitting idle and giving you a return on your investment is a strong motivator to get out there and find a suitable buyer rather than loosing money every month and draining your portfolio returns.
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Seller Financing - Benefiting Both Ends Of The Mortgage Industry
Solutions And Opportunity With Seller Financing
Whether you are a home buyer or a note broker one of the great aspects of this industry is seller financing. However, let’s cover first things first and explain how seller financing can benefit both a home buyer on one end of the equation and a note investor at the other end.
People that have less than perfect credit know the possibility of acquiring a home mortgage through conventional methods, mainly banks and other financial institutions, is not very good. In fact it is almost impossible, especially in the current economy. Becoming a home owner can seem like an unobtainable dream for many. Financial institutions, for the most part, will only do business with people that have good credit ratings. It all comes down to an individuals number, your credit score. If you’ve ever felt as if you have been reduced to a number, applying for a mortgage is one area where you ARE reduced a number.
Making the effort to improve you credit score is always a good idea and should be an important goal. However, purchasing a home will become a secondary goal and depending on your circumstances and your timeline for purchasing a home, this may not be an option. There is an another option which offers an alternative to doing business with financial institutions - seller financing.
Seller financing or owner will carry is common is probably the only solution for people no established or bad credit. This option is also available to people with no savings to speak of or jobs that are low paying. By seeking out real estate property owners that own multiple rental houses, you may be able work out a seller financing agreement. Very often, property owners with rental properties have grown weary of the rental business and may welcome an opportunity to still collect a monthly note but from someone that is buying rather than renting the property from them. It is a win-win situation for both parties. The person with bad credit or low paying job gets to own a home and the seller still has a cash flow stream coming in on a monthly basis.
On the other side of the equation in terms of seller financing, there is also opportunity for note investors and note brokers to potentially gain a new prospect. Individuals holding owner will carry mortgages many times would welcome the idea of freeing up the cash they have tied up in the property. Lump sum cash is a powerful motivator to many seller financing note holders, even at a discount. If you happen to be a note broker or a cash flow notes investor, these individuals offer an opportunity for you to make some money and add another income stream to your portfolio.
Seller financing is one of the exceptional features of the cash flow notes business as well as the home buying market by providing both opportunity and benefits to a wide variety of individuals. Home buying solutions for those with very little financial means and portfolio growth for note investors as well as commissions for note brokers.
Whether you are a home buyer or a note broker one of the great aspects of this industry is seller financing. However, let’s cover first things first and explain how seller financing can benefit both a home buyer on one end of the equation and a note investor at the other end.
People that have less than perfect credit know the possibility of acquiring a home mortgage through conventional methods, mainly banks and other financial institutions, is not very good. In fact it is almost impossible, especially in the current economy. Becoming a home owner can seem like an unobtainable dream for many. Financial institutions, for the most part, will only do business with people that have good credit ratings. It all comes down to an individuals number, your credit score. If you’ve ever felt as if you have been reduced to a number, applying for a mortgage is one area where you ARE reduced a number.
Making the effort to improve you credit score is always a good idea and should be an important goal. However, purchasing a home will become a secondary goal and depending on your circumstances and your timeline for purchasing a home, this may not be an option. There is an another option which offers an alternative to doing business with financial institutions - seller financing.
Seller financing or owner will carry is common is probably the only solution for people no established or bad credit. This option is also available to people with no savings to speak of or jobs that are low paying. By seeking out real estate property owners that own multiple rental houses, you may be able work out a seller financing agreement. Very often, property owners with rental properties have grown weary of the rental business and may welcome an opportunity to still collect a monthly note but from someone that is buying rather than renting the property from them. It is a win-win situation for both parties. The person with bad credit or low paying job gets to own a home and the seller still has a cash flow stream coming in on a monthly basis.
On the other side of the equation in terms of seller financing, there is also opportunity for note investors and note brokers to potentially gain a new prospect. Individuals holding owner will carry mortgages many times would welcome the idea of freeing up the cash they have tied up in the property. Lump sum cash is a powerful motivator to many seller financing note holders, even at a discount. If you happen to be a note broker or a cash flow notes investor, these individuals offer an opportunity for you to make some money and add another income stream to your portfolio.
Seller financing is one of the exceptional features of the cash flow notes business as well as the home buying market by providing both opportunity and benefits to a wide variety of individuals. Home buying solutions for those with very little financial means and portfolio growth for note investors as well as commissions for note brokers.
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