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If the person you offered residential or commercial property to on an owner financing loan no longer wants the residential or commercial property or can no longer spend for the residential or commercial property, a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure might be a great option to take the residential or commercial property back and cancel the loan.

If you have a protected genuine estate loan, and the individual 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 gotten at the auction is used to the loan.

A foreclosure can be pricey and might result in a lawsuit or insolvency.

Good to know: A choice to a public auction foreclosure is a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. The debtor just moves the residential or commercial property back to the lender and the lender cancels the financial obligation. This is sometimes described as a "friendly foreclosure" or a "voluntary foreclosure." It can avoid lawsuits and personal bankruptcy.

Basically, the borrower merely gives the residential or commercial property back. The borrower indications a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, offers you the keys and moves out.

Note: Remember, that the majority of 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 might need a mortgage business 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 anymore.

On the other hand, if you owe cash to a buddy, member of the family, or a personal lender, you might be able to transfer the residential or commercial property back to the lender and cancel the debt using a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure.

But all parties, Lender and Borrower must agree. The loan provider should consent to accept the residential or commercial property AND the debtor must consent to transfer the residential or commercial property, return the keys, and abandon the residential or commercial property.

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

A Debtor may buy a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, sign it and mail it, however the mortgage company deserves to contradict the deed and continue with the foreclosure and eviction procedure. It is a waste of cash for a Debtor to spend for a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure without first getting the Lender's composed approval.

Good to know: Private lenders may choose a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure since they get the residential or commercial property back quickly without danger of being sued or having the customer file personal bankruptcy. In this case, the Borrower ought to let the Lender prepare and spend for the Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure.

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

Good to know: Sometimes the parties may consent to 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 much shorter method of stating Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. Homeowners consent to sign a deed in lieu to avoid foreclosure. When a seller accepts this deed, the house owner is no longer obliged to pay back the mortgage.

What is Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure

A Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure is a complex document and should be prepared by an attorney. This is an official legal document used 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 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 legally 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 legally 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 keeps the right to perform 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 2nd liens, home enhancement liens, judgment liens, kid 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 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 required after the Lender accepts a Deed in Lieu to remove liens or clear title, the costs for the foreclosure need to be significantly less because the Borrower has 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.
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An objected to foreclosure on a loan not owned by a mortgage company might cost up to $1500 or more. If the Borrower files a lawsuit to stop the foreclosure, or declare Federal Bankruptcy Protection, the legal fees along could increase, 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 fees are typically about $38.

Deed in lieu of foreclosure gotten ready for $350

Do you have concerns 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 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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