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Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Deed of Trust Definition - What is a Deed of Trust

What is a Deed of Trust?

A deed of trust (also know as trust deed) is a deed (piece of paper usually recorded at the county) that gives legal title to real estate to a trustee. It secures the note (Mortgage).

There are three parties to this type of title. They are:

The Trustor (Borrower),
Beneficiary (Lender) and a
Neutral 3rd part called the Trustee.

They are written so that the lender gives money to the borrower to purchase a real property (home) and the borrower signs a deed of trust giving the power of sale for property to the natural 3rd party trustee to be held in trust for the lender. (I like to think the trustee takes the Deed of Trust and puts it in the top drawer of their desk and waits.) The borrower owns the property, but the title is held by the trustee.

This is noted in the Deed of Trust and is called the ‘power of sale clause’ for example:

About Dennis has been working in the real estate industry in some capacity for the last 40 years. He purchased his first property when he was just 18 years old. He quickly learned about the amazing investment opportunities provided by trust deed investing and hard money loans. His desire to help others make money in real estate investing led him to specialize in alternative funding for real estate investors who may have trouble getting a traditional bank loan. Dennis is passionate about alternative funding sources and sharing his knowledge with others to help make their dreams come true.

Dennis has been married to his wonderful wife for 42 years. They have 2 beautiful daughters 5 amazing grandchildren. Dennis has been an Arizona resident for the past 40 years.

Monday, December 8, 2014

The Benefits of Investing in Deeds of Trust for You

Trust Deed Investing and You

One little known but high return investment strategy called trust deed investing can be a crucial investment for experienced investors to grow their investment portfolio. Investing in deeds of trust is a specific type of real estate investment wherein the investor, or trustee, invests money as a third party in the mortgage process. The bank or lender loans money to the borrower, the borrower repays

the money to the bank, and the trustee invests money directly to the lender in order to act a third party intermediary and hold the legal title to the borrower’s property. The lender then pays the trustee interest for holding the title. Interest rates a generally higher than most other investments at anywhere from 7 to 12 percent.

Not only does trust deed investing yield a high rate of return, it is also a rather low risk investment. The monetary investment is backed by the actual real estate purchased by the borrower. An accurate and thorough appraisal ensures that the property is actually worth the money that has been invested in it. If the borrower defaults the investor’s funds can be recovered by the sale of the property. In some cases, the investor can even take over payments from the borrower and acquire the property without an additional sale. This way there are no escrow fees, additional inspections, or closing costs.

Now that you know the benefits of investing in trust deeds, you are probably wondering how exactly it works and what your role as the investor is. As the investor, you invest money to hold the legal deed to the property. You do not live at the property nor do you have to maintain it, the borrower does this and he/she holds the equitable title to the property. If the borrower makes payments on time, all the trustee has to do is earn interest from the bank for the length of the investment term. Investment terms can cover anything from a few months to several years.

The Bank’s Role in Trust Deed Investing

A common question about trust deed investing is what is in it for the lender. This is a valid question because banks generally don’t like to give away 12% interest rates for free. In order to understand why the bank would engage in trust deed investing, it is critical to understand the two types of mortgages in the United States.

The first type of mortgage is a true mortgage wherein the only parties involved are the bank and the

borrower. The borrower holds the legal title to the property they purchase. If the borrower defaults on mortgage payments, the bank has to take judicial action against the borrower by actually suing them in a court of law. Only after the court has ruled in their favor can the bank take possession of the property via foreclosure. This is a lengthy process and can get quite expensive.

In trust deed investing, the trustee holds the legal title to the property and is paid interest by the bank for doing so. In the event of a default in payments by the borrower, the trustee can take legal possession of the property via foreclosure without judicial action. The bank can then sell the home quickly to recover their investment as well as the investment of the trustee. This is a much shorter foreclosure process and saves the bank money in the event of defaulted payments.

Investing in deeds of trust helps the lender protect their collateral while earning money for the trustee. The trustee’s investment is also protected by the actual physical real estate.

Investing in trust deeds is a high interest, low risk investment strategy. If the borrower pays on time, the investor literally does nothing other than collect interest. If they borrower defaults, the property that the borrower is making payments on helps to secure the trustee’s investment. This is perhaps the greatest benefit of trust deed investing. The investment is actually backed by physical collateral that the investor could literally drive by and see. The investor can also do a number of things beforehand to help secure his/her investment. The investor can use credit scores of borrowers to determine the riskiness of a particular loan. In addition, the property will be appraised to ensure that it can be sold to recover the investment if necessary. A further investment safe-guard is the requirement of all borrowers to obtain sufficient hazard and fire insurance. This protects the investor in the event of the property being destroyed.

If investing in deeds of trust sounds like a good investment opportunity to add to your portfolio, contact a broker that specializes in real estate investments. A broker can help you make the best investment decisions and help you start earning high interest rates with trust deed investing.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Investing In Deeds of Trust Important Information You Need to Know

What you need to know before Investing in Trust Deeds

Before you begin Investing in Trust Deeds, there are some things that you will want to know. Deeds of trust are a different kind of investment than stocks or bonds, so you will want to familiarize yourself with the different terms and practices that make up trust deed investing. Below are some important things for you to know before you begin.

In most cases, Investing in Trust deeds involves purchasing existing funded loans or promissory notes. Then you become the person the borrower pays the remaining amount to, plus the interest. Sometimes it is not an existing loan, but a new one that goes between you and the borrower. In either case, you will be given the deed of trust against real property in order to secure your investment. If the borrower is unable to make the payments, then the property becomes yours.

But what exactly is a promissory note?

This is crucial information, as it is a big part in Investing in Deeds of Trust. A promissory note is really a contract, or a written promise, that states that they will pay a certain amount of money by a certain time. It may state the number of installments, as well as the payment of interest. The person receiving the loan will legally become obligated to pay the debt when they sign the note. Along with the amount of the loan, the interest rate, number of payment installments, and when it must be paid by, it also states any penalties for late payments.

You obtain a promissory note by either purchasing the note or lending to a borrower. If you are doing this privately, without the use of a real estate broker, you will most likely be subject to an “interest rate ceiling” that is determined by whatever state you are doing business in. If you are charging over the amount of the ceiling, then you would be guilty of “usury.” It is often helpful to use a mortgage loan broker to assist you in following the laws while still receiving a fair profit on your investment.

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