Acquisition Troubleshooting For Sale by Owner Properties

Acquisition Troubleshooting For Sale by Owner Properties

MD · Member since 2017 · 8 posts · 8 votes

Hi BP Family, what happens to the amount a Seller owes on his mortgage?

a) Buyer must pay off the loan before acquiring the property? 

b) Bank allows Buyer to take over the mortgage?

For example:

After repairs Value = $150,000

Total Seller Mortgage Amount = $100,000

Seller Equity = $60,000

Amount Seller Owes the Bank = $40,000 <--- What happens to this amount?  

Wholesaler Purchase Price = $70,000

Rehabber Purchase Price = $80,000

Repairs Cost = $20,000

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  • Real Estate Agent · Las Vegas, NV · Member since 2015 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    8y

    if a seller owes $100,000 on his mortgage the only equity he has is the amount he sells property above $100,000 

  • MD · Member since 2017 · 8 posts · 8 votes
    8y

    Thanks Steven for the fast reply.  How are these transactions  negotiated with sellers?

    Do buyers always offer more than the mortgaged amount so sellers are able to leave with cash in their pocket? 

    Is it ever possible to offer less than the mortgaged amount or a price that frees the seller but he leaves with no cash?

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