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Seller Financing: How It Works in Home Sales
Seller financing – when the seller gives the buyer a mortgage , can help both home buyers and sellers.
Seller financing can be a useful tool in a tight credit market. It allows sellers to move a home faster and get a sizable return on the investment. And buyers may benefit from less stringent qualifying and down payment requirements, more flexible rates, and better loan terms on a home that otherwise might be out of reach.
Sellers willing to take on the role of financier represent only a small fraction of all sellers — typically less than 10%. That’s because the deal is not without legal, financial, and logistical hurdles. But by taking the right precautions and getting professional help, sellers can reduce the inherent risks.