What is
Bank Owned Property?
By Jules Henri
Bank owned property also known as REO (Real Estate Owned) is property that
is owned by banks or other lending companies due to the foreclosure. If
you ever watch television, then you have more than likely seen all those
commercials that hype you up with the possibilities of buying REO
properties and then turning around and selling them for huge profits. Do
not jump on board and purchase their kit! The kit may give you some
information but if you do not understand the process, you will still be
sitting there scratching your head wondering what to do next.
If the bank or lending company owns the property, the majority of time
the property is worth more than what is owed on the property or is worth
the amount left on the loan. The bank has ignored all offers, as they want
to reap the rewards and receive what the property is worth as well as
receive their money.
In most cases, the bank can only receive the amount that is owed on the
loan; however, if the property goes to auction they can add other fees. If
the lender sells the home prior to an auction, they normally lose money. A
few fees that you will have to pay if you purchase the property at auction
include accrued interest, attorney fees, and other fees that occurred
during the foreclosure process. At auction, you cannot apply for a loan.
The money must be in cash only. This is one reason that you do not see
many first time buyers at these auctions and several real estate
investors.
If you plan to attend an auction and purchase a Bank owned property,
remember you will not have time to learn if the home has liens on the
property, if it needs repairs, how much is owned on the loan, the costs
that incurred and so on and so forth. You may purchase a home that needs
more repairs than the home is worth.
If the home does not sell at auction, the bank or lending company still
owns the property. Now, the lender will be more apt to take lower offers,
however, they are not going to let you still the home. They still need the
money that is owed on the loan. However, many homes are not worth the
amount of the loan and they may negotiate.
If you want to learn more about foreclosures or REO properties in your
area, you should talk with a local realtor and learn as much as you can
about these properties. Your professional realtor will be able to
negotiate on your behalf as well as know how to learn about the property
and help you find the home of your dreams at a much lower price than you
might imagine.
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