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Seller concessions on purchases up to 6 for closing cost and prepaids only what does that mean?
Assuming when you wrote 6, you meant 6%. It means the seller can contribute up to 6% of the sale price of the home towards your closing costs and pre-paids.
Pre-Paids are property taxes and insurance, usually paid into an escrow account required by the lender.
Example - if the agreed sales price is 200,000, then the max seller concessions can be 12,000.
What else can I help you with?
Can the bank help with sellers concessions?
Seller's concessions are costs that are paid by the seller. If the seller is a bank, you can certainly ask for seller concessions, but you may not get the answer you want. If the seller is not a bank, whether or not there are seller concessions in a contract depends on whetehr or not you negotiate them with the seller. It is important to note that banks and lenders may limit the amoutn of seller concessions allowed on certains loan types. Source: I'm a loan officer.
What is the purpose of a home seller's concession?
Seller-paid concessions, when used properly, can mean the difference between closing a home sale and losing one. A concession is anything of value added to the transaction by the seller, builder, developer, salesperson or any interested party. A concession may also include any closing costs that would normally be paid by the buyer or cash given to the buyer to lower non-housing debts. Funds received from a relative to assist with a home purchase, or cash contributed from an employer as part of a corporate transfer are not considered seller concessions.
What is the loan to value allowed for seller's concessions?
80%
Does the seller to pay closing cost?
Generally the buyer pays closing costs. Some closing costs legally MUST be paid by the buyer. However, the seller could offer to pay some costs if they want to, or the buyer could ask the seller to pay some of the closing costs. Ultimately the seller has to decide how badly they want to make the sale.
When renegotiating conscessions in a real estate contract gets convoluted?
Remember to a seller they want to know what their 'net' price is on a sale of real estate property. So however you negotiate such things as closing cost concessions or any credits or share of repair costs for the property, it means less monies for the seller. Simpler is better in a real estate contract. In a hot market, concessions requested may put you as a buyer at a disadvantage in obtaining the property. In a slower selling market, as a buyer you may have more leverage to request closing cost credits or repairs being done prior to closing. A knowledgeable real estate agent should be able to guide you well in either market.
Are prepaids considered closing costs?
Prepaids are actually pre-paid interest. If you negotiate in the purchase agreement that the seller is to pay for the buyer's prepaids, they then can get taken care of within escrow. Also note, that because prepaids are just pre-paid interest, at the end of the year, you can claim that amount as interest that has been paid, but verify that with a competent CPA. Prepaids also include HOA dues, depending on assessment dates. The prepaids are closing costs but in my state we have to put "closing costs to include prepaids" into the special provisions. I would think it may vary by state.
Can the bank help with sellers concessions?
Seller's concessions are costs that are paid by the seller. If the seller is a bank, you can certainly ask for seller concessions, but you may not get the answer you want. If the seller is not a bank, whether or not there are seller concessions in a contract depends on whetehr or not you negotiate them with the seller. It is important to note that banks and lenders may limit the amoutn of seller concessions allowed on certains loan types. Source: I'm a loan officer.
What is the definition of a seller's concession?
Seller's Concessions or seller contributions are the amount or percentage of closing costs that the seller agrees to pay from his or her proceeds. This amount should already be included in the contract. If you need any further help with this feel free to call my office (214)607-1445.
What is the purpose of a home seller's concession?
Seller-paid concessions, when used properly, can mean the difference between closing a home sale and losing one. A concession is anything of value added to the transaction by the seller, builder, developer, salesperson or any interested party. A concession may also include any closing costs that would normally be paid by the buyer or cash given to the buyer to lower non-housing debts. Funds received from a relative to assist with a home purchase, or cash contributed from an employer as part of a corporate transfer are not considered seller concessions.
What is the loan to value allowed for seller's concessions?
80%
What is 'concession' in real estate?
Seller concessions are buyer costs that the seller is willing to pay on behalf of the buyer like closing costs, points, house payments, etc. Also these could be extras they are willing to throw in for free like building the buyer a fence or providing window treatments.
Does the seller to pay closing cost?
Generally the buyer pays closing costs. Some closing costs legally MUST be paid by the buyer. However, the seller could offer to pay some costs if they want to, or the buyer could ask the seller to pay some of the closing costs. Ultimately the seller has to decide how badly they want to make the sale.
In a sellers concession how does it hurt the seller?
A seller's concession is something the seller gives or gives up in order to make the sale. Therefore the seller's profit is reduced. However, seller's concessions are often used as a selling tool in a buyer's market. Many first time buyers need some seller's concessions in order to purchase the property. It depends on how much you want to sell. If you can afford to hold on to the property and do not need a sale at present, you can wait until the seller's market improves.
Is the seller's concession included in the fees?
The wording of your question needs some work. I am curious which fees you are referring to. Generally in a home purchase, a seller is allowed to pay between 3%and 6% in "seller concessions". These concessions are basically a total of the sales price that they are allowed to contribute to the fees the buyer accrues to buy the house. These fees may include appraisal fees, title company fees, lender fees, discount points, and any other fee associated with the transaction such as home warranties, pest inspections, surveys, etc. Each lender has their own list of what they consider to be "allowable fees" payable by the seller. Some allow only 3% while others allow up to 6%. Some lenders allow only "non-recurring fees" to be paid which means that prepaid interest, hazard insurance, and Mortgage insurance premiums cannot be paid by the seller. Others allow any and all fees to be paid. It is important to ask what allowances the lender allows for seller concessions. This is especially important when you are obtaining 100% financing and you expect the closing fees to be paid by the seller. You may get to closing and find that the seller is not allowed to pay your hazard insurance and end up having to write a check for 1 yrs worth of insurance premiums at the closing table when you expected to pay nothing.
When renegotiating conscessions in a real estate contract gets convoluted?
Remember to a seller they want to know what their 'net' price is on a sale of real estate property. So however you negotiate such things as closing cost concessions or any credits or share of repair costs for the property, it means less monies for the seller. Simpler is better in a real estate contract. In a hot market, concessions requested may put you as a buyer at a disadvantage in obtaining the property. In a slower selling market, as a buyer you may have more leverage to request closing cost credits or repairs being done prior to closing. A knowledgeable real estate agent should be able to guide you well in either market.
Seller consession with a fha loan?
Sellers or other third parties such as real estate agents, builders, developers, etc., or combination of parties can contribute up to 6% of the property's sale price towards the buyers actual closing costs, prepaid expenses, discount points and other customary concessions. These concessions do not count towards the statutory 3.5% down payment requirement.
If there is money left over from the seller's concession that is put into the price of the house by the buyer who gets the remaining money that is technically put into the purchase price?
In my experience words like "concessions" and "incentives" can be used rather loosely. Real estate transactions are often simple, often complicated and always serious. You should make sure you have an opportunity to review your closing statement before you sign on the dotted line. Your lender, if you are financing your real estate purchase, may have specific limits on how much a buyer can receive from the seller in concessions. Also keep in mind that real estate transactions are done differently in different states. For example, in Texas where I practice, title companies are paid to conduct title searches and insure the title to the real estate in question. Title companies also close the transaction with the buyer and the seller and issue funds. Their fees are listed on the closing statement as well. In other states, closings take place in attorney's offices. It really varies by local custom and state laws. If you are a buyer, make sure you understand what your lender's fees are and whether seller's concessions (and how much) are permissable with your loan. Some conventional loans permit up to 6% of the sales price in seller concessions, with some it's 4%. It is very important to review that closing statement, but don't be surprised if your first look at it is the morning of or the hour before the closing. Title companies and lenders are often scrambling beyond the eleventh hour to get a deal closed. If I can help further contact me through www.tcarper.com.
