Saturday 11 January 2014

How To Make Trust Deed Investments

By Marissa Velazquez


Annuity or trust deed investments are one of the most profitable ways of making money in the real estate sector. This option for investment offers very attractive returns since real estate property is almost always appreciating in value. For these investments to be completed there are three parties involved; the lender, the borrower (trustor) and the seller of the annuity. This is where the difference is with mortgages. In the latter only two parties are involved.

Doing business in the real estate industry is a profitable exercise but can be very tricky at the same time. If you are not careful your hard earned money may end up down the drain as you look. It is therefore very important that you gain a good understanding of any investment opportunity that you take up. As far as deeds are concerned, you can rest assured that the risk involved is fairly small.

The deeds are usually used as a tool for purchasing real estate property. They can also be used as collateral when one wants to borrow money from a given lending facility. There are, however, some differences between legal procedures that guide this process among different countries and even regions within the same country. As an investor it is important that you familiarize yourself with these differences to avoid undue disappointments.

There are many companies that are licensed to offer various services to holders of trust deeds. Unlike other lenders who are mainly guided by prevailing interest rates, the rates that are charged by these companies are determined by demand and supply forces. The advantage of this is that they are more flexible in their lending as compared to other lenders. They have a fast turnaround time and can offer finances for multiple real estate projects.

For one to sell an annuity, you need to place an advertisement in print or electronic media. The annuity is then put up for auction and the highest bidder gets a chance to begin negotiating for terms of agreement. Among the things to be agreed is the amount of interest rates that will be charged. Dispute resolution mechanisms also have to be worked out at this time.

Before making any commitments, there is a need to ensure that the property in question is accurately appraised. This process greatly helps in determining its current value and makes it easier to use as collateral when securing loans. At the same time, the appraised value will also help in guiding negotiations as regards the interest rates and the total cost of the note.

The documents containing the agreement must be availed to both parties. It is required that the deeds be recorded with a county clerk located where the property is located. By so doing, the document serves as security for the debt. This security is released only after the beneficiary has paid the debt. Failure to honour the terms may lead to repossession of the property by the lender.

To make trust deed investments, one needs to be well informed about the legal processes. Many have fallen victim to the legal complications and have, as a result, made huge losses. Having a legal expert to guide through the process would be a necessary expense.




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