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Subject-To Financing

Take over seller's existing mortgage — no bank qualification.

Overview

Buy 'subject to' the existing mortgage: title transfers to you, but the seller's loan stays in place. You make payments directly. No credit check, no appraisal, no new loan. Ideal for distressed sellers with low-rate legacy loans. Due-on-sale risk exists but rarely triggered; use land trust or servicer disclosure to manage.

Best fit
Credit-impaired investorsLow-rate legacy loan takeoversDistressed-seller deals
Estimated impact
0% down + inherit 3-4% legacy mortgage rates

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