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If the individual you sold residential or commercial property to on an owner finance loan no longer wants the residential or commercial property or can no longer pay 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 protected property loan, and the person who owes you the cash does not pay the loan, you may need to foreclose your lien by offering the residential or commercial property at public auction. The cash received at the auction is used to the loan.

A foreclosure can be costly and could lead to a suit or personal bankruptcy.

Good to know: A choice to a public auction foreclosure is a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. The customer just moves the residential or commercial property back to the lender and the lending institution cancels the financial obligation. This is sometimes referred to as a "friendly foreclosure" or a "voluntary foreclosure." It can prevent suits and bankruptcy.
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Basically, the debtor simply offers the residential or commercial property back. The borrower indications a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, offers you the keys and vacates.

Note: Bear in mind, that most mortgage business will decline a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. If you owe cash to a mortgage company, a Deed in Lieu is seldom an alternative. Regulations might need a mortgage company to foreclosure despite the fact that the Borrower no longer desires the residential or commercial property and does not reside in the residential or commercial property any longer.
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On the other hand, if you owe money to a good friend, relative, or a personal lending institution, you might have the ability to move the residential or commercial property back to the lending institution and cancel the debt using a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure.

But all celebrations, Lender and Borrower should concur. The loan provider must consent to accept the residential or commercial property AND the debtor must consent to move the residential or commercial property, return the keys, and leave the residential or commercial property.

Without this shared contract, there can be no valid Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. A Debtor can not just send by mail the mortgage business a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure and anticipate the loan to be canceled.

A Debtor may purchase a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, sign it and mail it, however the mortgage business has the right to contradict the deed and continue with the foreclosure and eviction process. It is a waste of cash for a Borrower to spend for a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure without first getting the Lender's composed permission.

Good to understand: Private lending institutions might choose a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure due to the fact that they get the residential or commercial property back quickly without danger of being sued or having the debtor file insolvency. In this case, the Borrower should let the Lender prepare and spend for the Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure.

Borrowers usually choose to utilize a Deed in Lieu. It may keep the loan default off of their credit reports and it may avoid an expulsion. The Borrower and Lender can simply agree on an organized move out of the residential or commercial property.

Good to know: Sometimes the parties may consent to transform the loan to a rental contract. The Borrower transfers the residential or commercial property back to the Lender and then rents it from the Lender.

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The term "Deed in Lieu" is simply a shorter method of saying Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. Homeowners accept sign a deed in lieu to prevent foreclosure. When a seller accepts this deed, the homeowner is no longer obligated to pay back the mortgage.

What is Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure

A Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure is a complicated file and needs to be prepared by a legal representative. This is an official legal file used to surrender real estate 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 described in the Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure.

By signing the Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, the is lawfully transferring title to the residential or commercial property back to the Lender in exchange for the cancelation of the unsettled balance owed on the Promissory Note secured by the residential or commercial property.

By accepting the Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, the Lender is legally accepting the residential or commercial property as payment in full of the unsettled 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 conduct a "Friendly Foreclosure" after accepting the Deed in Lieu if other liens are found on the title to the residential or commercial property. These other liens might be 2nd liens, home enhancement liens, judgment liens, kid assistance liens and tax liens.

If other liens are discovered on the title to the residential or commercial property, the Lender with a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure retains the right to foreclosure its lien on the residential or commercial property which ought to "wipe out" or remove any liens filed after the Lender's lien

Other liens might consist of the following:

Federal Tax Liens Judgment Liens Mechanic's Lien Home Equity Liens

Even if a foreclosure is required after the Lender accepts a Deed in Lieu to get rid of liens or clear title, the fees for the foreclosure ought to be significantly less due to the fact that the Borrower has actually agreed not to contest or otherwise challenge the foreclosure. Also, the Borrower should not be able to submit 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 as much as $1500 or more. If the Borrower files a suit to stop the foreclosure, or apply for Federal Bankruptcy Protection, the legal charges along might skyrocket, plus the Borrower will stay in the residential or commercial property without spending for the residential or commercial property.

A Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure costs $350. County recording costs are typically about $38.

Deed in lieu of foreclosure prepared for $350

Do you have concerns about a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure? Email lawyer Scott Steinbach straight at scott@texaspropertydeeds.com. Or call 972-960-1850.

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