A Contract for Deed vs. Traditional Mortgage

Inability to get financing for a home does not always mean that someone does not have the financial means to pay for the home. This is also a way of extending credit to those who might not otherwise qualify for a loan. In fact, various housing advocacy organizations have used this as a way to help low-to-moderate income families achieve homeownership. In a contract for deed, there are no origination fees, application costs, or high closing costs. Rather than having third-party lenders financing the purchase of a home, the seller finances the purchase in a contract for deed.

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