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If the individual you sold residential or commercial property to on an owner financing 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 may 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 money does not pay the loan, you might need to foreclose your lien by selling 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 could result in a lawsuit or bankruptcy.

Good to know: A choice to a public auction foreclosure is a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. The customer merely transfers the residential or commercial property back to the lender and the lender cancels the debt. This is often described as a "friendly foreclosure" or a "voluntary foreclosure." It can avoid suits and insolvency.

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

Note: Bear in mind, that many mortgage business will not accept a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. If you owe money to a mortgage business, a Deed in Lieu is hardly ever an alternative. Regulations might need a mortgage company to foreclosure even though the Borrower no longer desires the residential or commercial property and does not reside in the residential or commercial property anymore.

On the other hand, if you owe money to a pal, household member, or a private lending institution, you might be able 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 concur. The loan provider should concur to accept the residential or commercial property AND the customer must accept transfer the residential or commercial property, return the secrets, and leave the residential or commercial property.

Without this mutual contract, there can be no legitimate Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. A Debtor can not merely mail the mortgage company 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 can decline to accept the deed and continue with the foreclosure and eviction process. It is a waste of cash for a Debtor to pay for a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure without first getting the Lender's written permission.

Good to understand: Private lending institutions may prefer a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure due to the fact that they get the residential or commercial property back rapidly without risk of being sued or having the customer file personal bankruptcy. In this case, the Borrower needs to let the Lender prepare and pay for the Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure.

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

Good to understand: Sometimes the parties may accept convert the loan to a rental arrangement. The Borrower transfers the residential or commercial property back to the Lender and after that 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 obliged to repay the mortgage.

What is Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure

A Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure is a complex document and needs to be prepared by a lawyer. This is an official legal file utilized to give up realty 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 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 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 unpaid 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 perform 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 2nd liens, home enhancement liens, judgment liens, child assistance 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 retains the right to foreclosure its lien on the residential or commercial property which ought to "eliminate" or remove any liens submitted after the Lender's lien

Other liens may consist of 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 get rid of liens or clear title, the fees for the foreclosure need to be significantly less because the Borrower has concurred not to contest or otherwise challenge the foreclosure. Also, the Borrower ought to not be able to apply for Federal Bankruptcy Protection to stop the sale of the residential or commercial property.

An objected to foreclosure on a loan not owned by a mortgage business may cost up to $1500 or more. If the Borrower files a lawsuit to stop the foreclosure, or declare Federal Bankruptcy Protection, the legal charges along might escalate, 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 costs are normally about $38.

Deed in lieu of foreclosure gotten ready for $350

Do you have questions about a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure? Email attorney Scott Steinbach straight 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 ranked by Martindale-Hubble. Peer rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence.

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