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If the person you offered residential or commercial property to on an owner finance loan no longer desires 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 option to take the residential or commercial property back and cancel the loan.

If you have actually a secured real estate 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 money gotten at the auction is applied to the loan.

A foreclosure can be expensive and might lead to a suit or insolvency.

Good to know: An option to a public auction foreclosure is a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. The customer simply transfers the residential or commercial property back to the lender and the lending institution cancels the debt. This is sometimes described as a "friendly foreclosure" or a "voluntary foreclosure." It can avoid suits and personal bankruptcy.

Basically, the borrower merely offers the residential or commercial property back. The customer indications a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, gives you the secrets and vacates.

Note: Remember, that most mortgage companies will not accept a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. If you owe money to a mortgage business, a Deed in Lieu is rarely an option. Regulations may need a mortgage company to foreclosure despite the fact that the Borrower no longer desires 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 friend, family member, or a private lending institution, you might be able to move the residential or commercial property back to the lender and cancel the financial obligation utilizing a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure.

But all celebrations, Lender and Borrower need to agree. The lender should consent to accept the residential or commercial property AND the customer need to agree to move the residential or commercial property, return the keys, and abandon the residential or commercial property.

Without this mutual arrangement, there can be no legitimate Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. A Customer can not simply mail the mortgage company a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure and expect the loan to be canceled.

A Debtor might acquire a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, sign it and mail it, however the mortgage company has the right to to accept the deed and continue with the foreclosure and expulsion procedure. It is a waste of money for a Customer to pay for a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure without first getting the Lender's composed authorization.

Good to know: Private lenders might prefer a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure due to the fact that they get the residential or commercial property back quickly without danger of being taken legal action against or having the debtor file personal bankruptcy. In this case, the Borrower ought to let the Lender prepare and pay for the Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure.

Borrowers normally prefer to use a Deed in Lieu. It might keep the loan default off of their credit reports and it might avoid an eviction. The Borrower and Lender can just concur on an orderly relocation out of the residential or commercial property.

Good to know: Sometimes the celebrations may consent to transform the loan to a rental arrangement. The Borrower transfers the residential or commercial property back to the Lender and after that leases it from the Lender.

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

What is Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure

A Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure is an intricate document and must be prepared by an attorney. This is an official legal file utilized to surrender 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 described in the Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure.

By signing the Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, the Borrower is lawfully transferring title to the residential or commercial property back to the Lender in exchange for the cancelation of the unpaid 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 in full 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 keeps the right to carry out 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 may be second liens, home improvement liens, judgment liens, child support 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 need to "wipe out" or eliminate any liens submitted 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 remove liens or clear title, the charges for the foreclosure need 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 needs to not be able to declare Federal Bankruptcy Protection to stop the sale of the residential or commercial property.

A contested foreclosure on a loan not owned by a mortgage business may cost up to $1500 or more. If the Borrower files a suit to stop the foreclosure, or apply for Federal Bankruptcy Protection, the legal fees along might skyrocket, plus the Borrower will remain in the residential or commercial property without spending for the residential or commercial property.

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

Deed in lieu of foreclosure prepared for $350

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

R. Scott Steinbach is accredited in the state of Texas. Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Residential Real Estate Law. AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubble. Peer rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence.

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