Eight years after subprime mortgages all but disappeared, U.S. buyers with bad credit can still own homes. If they come up with a nominal down payment and stay current on their monthly bills, they’ll ...

That said, owner-financed homes can be complex and necessitate a written agreement—so it’s important to understand the process before signing on the dotted line. We’ll walk you through how owner ...

You don’t have to throw away your dreams of owning a home if you don’t meet a lender’s strict requirements. The alternative option, owner financing, allows the seller of the home to act as a lender.

Traditionally, conventional real estate transactions are handled through a mortgage lender, in which the bank finances the purchase. One option that may be available for some buyers, though, is seller ...

High mortgage rates have revived interest in creative financing options, including seller financing. Home sellers offering loans to their buyers is increasingly common in higher-end transactions. It ...

For low-income families desperately seeking a home of their own, seller financing can seem too good to be true. A “lease to own” or a “no credit check” home loan can look like a welcome escape from ...

For low-income families desperately seeking a home of their own, seller financing can seem too good to be true. A “lease to own” or a “no credit check” home loan can look like a welcome escape from ...