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Updated almost 7 years ago,
Disadvantages of acceptin to take 2nd position mortgage as seller
I have an offer from a buyer to buy my commercial mixed use property I paid $330k for a year ago which I put down 25% on and owe about $240k on. The buyer is offering $410k which is probably right at what it would appraise for and what I am asking. The offer is also contingent on my holding a $80k 2nd position mortgage at 5%. I havent asked many questions yet but my biggest concern is that it is the entire down payment. Most banks require at lease 10-15% down in cash from the buyer unless this buyer has a bunch of collateral. My biggest question is what are the biggest downfalls for me? I understand the risk of the person not paying me back. Do I have to pay capital gains on the full profit from the seller or is the portion paid back taxed as an installment sale. Is there anything else I should be weary about by taking the 2nd position?