Real Estate Investor breaks down the owner finance process

Grant Trevithick here to talk about how the process of owner finance actually works. I have been doing real estate in Carrollton, Dallas, Fort Worth, and all through-out Texas and I have come to realize that most people are not familiar with how owner finance actually works. I thought I would take some time and give a brief run down of the process.

Owner financing is a financing arrangement in which the seller of a property provides part or all of the financing to the buyer. This type of arrangement is sometimes called seller financing or seller carryback.

Here is a brief overview of the process of owner financing:

1. The buyer and seller agree to an owner financing arrangement. This can be part of the purchase contract for the property.
2. The seller provides the financing for the property, either in the form of a mortgage or a promissory note. The terms of the financing, such as the interest rate and repayment schedule, are agreed upon by the buyer and seller.
3. The buyer makes monthly payments to the seller, which include both the principal and interest on the loan.
4. The seller holds the title to the property until the loan is paid off. This is known as a "deed in lieu of foreclosure."
5. Once the loan is paid off, the seller transfers the title to the buyer.

Owner financing can be a good option for buyers who are unable to qualify for a traditional mortgage, and for sellers who want to sell their property but are having difficulty finding a buyer. It can also be a way for buyers to purchase a property without having to put a large down payment upfront. However, it is important to carefully consider the terms of the financing arrangement and to consult with a lawyer before entering into an owner financing agreement.