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If the individual you sold residential or commercial property to on an owner finance loan no longer the residential or commercial property or can no longer spend for the residential or commercial property, a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure might be an excellent choice to take the residential or commercial property back and cancel the loan.
If you have a secured property loan, and the person who owes you the cash does not pay the loan, you may need to foreclose your lien by selling the residential or commercial property at public auction. The cash received at the auction is applied to the loan.
A foreclosure can be expensive and could result in a suit or personal bankruptcy.
Good to know: A choice to a public auction foreclosure is a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. The customer simply transfers the residential or commercial property back to the lending institution and the loan provider cancels the financial obligation. This is in some cases referred to as a "friendly foreclosure" or a "voluntary foreclosure." It can avoid lawsuits and personal bankruptcy.
Basically, the borrower simply provides the residential or commercial property back. The customer indications a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, provides you the secrets and leaves.
Note: Bear in mind, that most mortgage companies will decline a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. If you owe cash to a mortgage company, a Deed in Lieu is hardly ever a choice. Regulations may need a mortgage company to foreclosure despite the fact that the Borrower no longer wants the residential or commercial property and does not live in the residential or commercial property any longer.
On the other hand, if you owe cash to a pal, member of the family, or a private lending institution, you may have the ability to move the residential or commercial property back to the loan provider and cancel the financial obligation using a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure.
But all parties, Lender and Borrower must agree. The lending institution should concur to accept the residential or commercial property AND the borrower must agree to transfer the residential or commercial property, return the keys, and leave the residential or commercial property.
Without this mutual agreement, there can be no legitimate Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. A Borrower can not just mail the mortgage company a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure and expect the loan to be canceled.
A Customer might purchase a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, sign it and mail it, however the mortgage business deserves to contradict the deed and continue with the foreclosure and eviction process. It is a waste of money for a Borrower to spend for a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure without very first getting the Lender's composed consent.
Good to understand: Private lenders might choose a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure because they get the residential or commercial property back quickly without risk of being sued or having the borrower file bankruptcy. In this case, the Borrower ought to let the Lender prepare and spend for the Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure.
Borrowers normally prefer to use a Deed in Lieu. It may keep the loan default off of their credit reports and it might prevent an eviction. The Borrower and Lender can merely agree on an organized relocation out of the residential or commercial property.
Good to know: Sometimes the celebrations might accept convert the loan to a rental agreement. The Borrower transfers the residential or commercial property back to the Lender and then rents it from the Lender.
deed in lieu
The term "Deed in Lieu" is simply a shorter way of saying Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. Homeowners concur to sign a deed in lieu to avoid foreclosure. When a seller accepts this deed, the property owner is no longer obliged to pay back the mortgage.
What is Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure
A Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure is an intricate file and ought to be prepared by an attorney. This is an official legal document utilized to give up property residential or commercial property from the Buyer back to the Lender or Seller.
A copy of the Promissory Note and Deed of Trust which was signed by the Borrower and which is being canceled will both need to be explained in the Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure.
By signing the Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, the Borrower is legally moving title to the residential or commercial property back to the Lender in exchange for the cancelation of the overdue balance owed on the Promissory Note secured by the residential or commercial property.
By accepting the Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, the Lender is lawfully accepting the residential or commercial property as payment completely of the overdue balance due on the promissory note.
Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure in Texas
Using a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure in Texas, the Lender retains the right to carry out a "Friendly Foreclosure" after accepting the Deed in Lieu if other liens are discovered on the title to the residential or commercial property. These other liens may be second liens, home improvement liens, judgment liens, child support liens and tax liens.
If other liens are found on the title to the residential or commercial property, the Lender with a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure maintains the right to foreclosure its lien on the residential or commercial property which need to "eliminate" or remove any liens filed after the Lender's lien
Other liens might include the following:
Federal Tax Liens
Judgment Liens
Mechanic's Lien
Home Equity Liens
Even if a foreclosure is needed after the Lender accepts a Deed in Lieu to eliminate liens or clear title, the fees for the foreclosure must be considerably less since the Borrower has actually agreed not to contest or otherwise challenge the foreclosure. Also, the Borrower should not have the ability to apply for Federal Bankruptcy Protection to stop the sale of the residential or commercial property.
A contested foreclosure on a loan not owned by a mortgage company may cost approximately $1500 or more. If the Borrower submits a lawsuit to stop the foreclosure, or files for Federal Bankruptcy Protection, the legal costs along could skyrocket, plus the Borrower will remain in the residential or commercial property without paying for the residential or commercial property.
A Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure costs $350. County recording charges are normally about $38.
Deed in lieu of foreclosure prepared for $350
Do you have questions about a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure? Email lawyer Scott Steinbach directly at scott@texaspropertydeeds.com. Or call 972-960-1850.
R. Scott Steinbach is certified in the state of Texas. Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Residential Real Estate Law. AV Preeminent ranked by Martindale-Hubble. Peer rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence.
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