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Conversation 1: I heard that the potential buyer is interested in me carrying part of a loan for him.
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What would be an advantage of me carrying a note on the house? - If you don't need the money right away, you can earn a fairly good interest rate.
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Why does my buyer want me to carry part of his loan? - In this economy, buyers sometimes have trouble getting a loan even when they have good credit.
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What are the risks to me? - The risk is that the market could drop drastically and the owner would walk away.
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How long will I need to commit to financing this loan? - You need to make an agreement with the buyer as to how long you will carry this note.
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Conversation 2: My potential buyer has asked me to carry part of his loan. - The decision to carry part of a loan might be advantageous to you or problematic.
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Why would I ever want to carry a note on a house? - It is a type of investment that can offer a fairly steady return over a set period of time.
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Why is my buyer requesting that I carry part of his loan? - Oftentimes buyers are well able to afford the home but unable to qualify for a loan.
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Are there any risks in carrying a second mortgage? - You are basically betting on the fact that the home is not going to drastically fall in price. This could leave you with a house that is not worth much.
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Will I be financing this loan for a set period of time? - That is entirely up to you and the buyer.
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Conversation 3: If the purchaser of your home wants you to carry part of the loan, is that good? - Carrying a loan could be good or bad for you as a seller.
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Why would it be a good thing to carry a note on my own house? - For investors who can afford to have their money tied up, it can offer a fairly nice return.
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What advantage is my buyer looking for in having me carry him on paper? - We are seeing more and more buyers who are not able to qualify for a loan and are able to take out a second mortgage with the owner.
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Can I lose my money if I carry a second mortgage? - It is an investment and carries some risks. You are counting on the housing market to not go into a tailspin.
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Is there a certain amount of time that I will be carrying this loan? - The buyer and seller set the year for the loan to come due.
