Mortgage Terms

What Is “Seller Rent-Back”?

Posted by on Sep 7, 2010 in Mortgage Terms | 0 comments

In home purchase transactions, there are many times when the buyer and the seller are simply unable to agree upon a specified closing date. The Real Estate Agent involved can negotiate a ‘rent back’ period that is agreeable to both parties. This means the transaction technically closes, the loan for mortgage financing is funded, and ownership of the property is transferred into the buyer’s name. However, the buyer does not take occupancy of the property until several days later. Instead, the buyer sets up a rental agreement in which the property is leased back to the seller...

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