Let's face it, no one buys a real estate mortgage or creates an owner financed note in hopes that the payments stop coming in. Although not the norm, payers do default on notes, stop paying, get behind on payments, or outright walk away from the property. It goes without saying that you should always comply with all debt collection laws when dealing with a borrower/payer that gets behind on … [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 the … [Read more...]
Can I Sell Part of My Mortgage Note?
Owner Financing doesn't have to mean waiting years or decades to receive money. Sellers have the choice to sell all or just part of their future payments for cash today. Option 1 - When note buyers purchase all the remaining payments on a land contract, mortgage note, or trust deed it is considered a full purchase. Option 2 - When the note buyer purchases just a portion of the remaining … [Read more...]