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Maiya05 · Joined: 01 Apr 2008 Posts: 1 1.38 Dollars($)

We are interested in purchasing a house. Our credit is not that great and the owner is willing to finance for a year. Do we need to proceed as if we were buying the home with home inspections, can we negociate the price that is listed. The house needs some updating, and appliances. Should this be handled by an agent? It's a bit confusing. I would appreciate any response.
Thanks,

John1 · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:42 pm Post subject:

Some owner will finance the sale of their property for a short period of time. Typically the only people that go with owner financing are those that are credit challenged. be carefull of teh interest rate, it usually higher than the going rate. Back to your question...yes, continue down the same path, inspections, negotiate price. etc. I don't know if the seller will pay the Realtor fee so you need to check with the seller. One thing you will need to do, is clean up your credit quick. If the owner will only finance for 1 yr, that means you will have to refinance at or before the end of the first year. Also, keep in mind when you refinance, there will be closing cost (approximately 3%) that can be rolled into the loan IF the property will appraise high enough

larry · Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Posts: 3322 474.67 Dollars($)

Hi Maiya,

Welcome to the forum.

Your credit score is not very good. then owner financing is a good option for you.

Can you afford down payment? If not then also owner financing is a good option. Check out "Owner Financing: Why a Buyer should opt for it" at http://www.mortgagefit.com/owner-financing.html

Feel free to ask if you have any further questions.

Best of luck,
Larry

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eric1 · Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:41 pm Post subject:

Get an attorney to handle the transaction. He/she will draw up a note that you and the seller will sign.

jenkin7 · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 12:49 am Post subject:

Hi JAMES,

Owner financing is a good option for especially those with bad credit or with less than enough funds to carry the closing costs. There are mainly 3 types of ownerfinancing available in Florida like a land contract, owner seller carry back mortgage and rent-own or lease purchase agreement. You can refer to an article on owner financing at http://www.mortgagefit.com/owner-financing.html. This will help you get an idea about owner financing.

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