Boomerang Buyer Case Study

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In order to proceed we must first determine what is a “boomerang buyer”?
Simply put a “boomerang buyer”, is a home buyer that has had a foreclosure, bankruptcy, or was forced into a short sale on their property in order to avoid the first two and now maybe a year or so later want to again enter the home buying process. Except now your credit is not so good and you are a little more wary about the way you go into the home buying process. The good news is that there are ways to purchase a home that sideline the traditional bank owned mortgage and may save money in the process. A very good strategy to start with is the “rent to own” option. In the rent to own process the potential buyer basically rents or leases the home for a set period of …show more content…

The seller may have to pay a mortgage on their new place and for a home that they do not live in if you decide not to purchase the home after your agreed upon time frame and move out, so it is imperative to work closely with your seller and stick to your plan. Another point to reflect upon is the upkeep of the home and repairs if needed during your rental or lease period, will you pay for the repairs or will the owner?, might the repairs be deducted from the payments or the overall cost of the home at the time of purchase?, more often than not the renter may have to make the repairs and float the bill. The good news is that you might have an understanding seller who may lower the cost of the home purchase at the end of the lease period to reflect any major …show more content…

Family is hard to deal with without putting money in the middle and making it worse. Believe it or not if done right the “family loan” can be the best deal all around and a win - win scenario for both parties involved. The family loan is typically called a “private home loan”. These loans can be at a lower interest rate than a bank would charge and higher than a bank interest on a savings or checking account. With all loans it is advisable to go through an attorney and have all the options spelled out in a contract. Typical paperwork will include a promissory note and mortgage document. The promissory note should spell out your principle loan, interest, and payment times agreed upon between you and your lender. The mortgage document should reflect the promissory note and the authority of the lender if the borrower fails to live up to the promissory note, like foreclosure and demanding the sale of the property if said borrower can not pay. Taking advantage of a family member that can help should result in a win-win notlose-lose depending on your responsibility as a family member. Now for my all-time favorite home buying strategy.
Savings Bonds yes I said it savings bonds. It is time to get creative here. There are savings bonds that you can purchase for 50% of the face value if you are willing to wait until the maturity date to cash them in. Most home mortgages are in the range of 25 to 30 years out for maturity with a down payment

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