If you're interested in seller financing or ready to sell your note, the terms 'face rates' and 'discounts' are probably words you have heard thrown around. If they aren't, here's an important quick overview. What is the Face Rate of a Note? Also known as the 'present value,' the face rate is simply the interest rate on the note and mortgage. The ideal face rate for a note depends on which party … [Read more...]
Mortgage Note Buying Team Members
Whether buying or selling mortgage notes, understanding the players in a seller financed transaction makes for profitable relationships. Here are the five main team members along with some standard industry terminology. Seller - Note Holder - Payee When a property seller accepts payments from the buyer over time using owner financing, they also become the note seller, note holder, or payee. The … [Read more...]
Seller Financed Notes and Interest Rates
The interest rate a seller agrees to accept when providing owner financing to the buyer has a large impact on the note's value. Unfortunately, many sellers overlook this important decision. Why Private Mortgage Note Interest Rates Matter Inflation Fighter Each year it seems the cost to buy the basics just keeps going up. It's not your imagination; it's inflation. In fact in July 2008 that … [Read more...]
