Owner financing is an alternative method of seller your home, where you the homeowner enters into a mortgage contract with a buyer who wants to purchase your home. Owner financing usually yields full market price for the home and a good rate of return. Here are 6 ways to insure that your risk is minimized.

1. Collect a large cash down payment of at least 10%.

2. Ask for other security. If you are comfortable with the buyer, but the buyer does not have the down payment requirement, ask for additional security like a car title that can be used for additional collateral.

3. Check their credit. There are many options for obtaining a credit report. Have the buyer obtain a credit report with a credit score and bring it with them when applying for the loan. Bed credit is okay, as long as the issues have been resolved and they have recovered financially.

4. Trust your instincts. It has been proven time and time again that your first impression is usually the correct one. If you have a funny feeling about the situation, it may be best to walk away and find another buyer.

5. Analyze the situation. Let’s say the buyer presents you with an offer. The bank has agreed to loan him 90% of the homes appraised value. The catch is the buyer only has 5% in cash. Are you going to let 95% of the homes value just walk away? Why not take a second mortgage back for the remaining 5% down to be paid over 5 years. Worst case scenario, you end up foreclosing on a home house that the buyer paid you 95% of the value for.

6. Talk to a lawyer. Find out exactly what the foreclosure laws are in your area. By finding out the worst case scenario up front, you can determine how you should proceed.

Providing seller financing allows you to get the most money possible for your home. Be smart about it and this can be a winning transaction for you and the buyer.

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