How Does Seller Financing Work in Colorado Real Estate Deals? Q: I’ve listed my home for sale. A potential buyer is interested, but can’t qualify for a loan. Is there some way to facilitate the sale without an outside lender being involved? A: Yes – if the seller acts as the lender. This article will describe seller … Continue Reading
What do Dodd-Frank and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Regulations Mean for Owner Financing in Colorado? The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank”) introduced a host of new regulations designed to protect consumers and avoid another housing collapse. Key components of Dodd-Frank were designed to create greater certainty that borrowers can repay their … Continue Reading
Co-author: Peter G. Sotiropoulos Part I: Owner Carry Financing under the SAFE Act Few people dispute that overzealous lending contributed to the financial crisis of the late 2000’s. Through the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (the “SAFE Act”) and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), … Continue Reading
