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Updated about 11 years ago,
Refinance an interest-only seller-financed note?
Hi all,
I'm trying to hash out the details of a deal I have. The house is worth $95k, the purchase price is $56k. The seller has agreed to an interest-only loan of $100/month with a 5 year balloon.
My first question: Will this type of loan qualify for a refi with a traditional lender when the time comes?
My second question: Does this arrangement put me at risk of appearing "predatory"? The seller is very happy, and I backed into the payment based on gross rent - expenses, but that interest rate works out to be incredibly low (.02%). Are there any risks to myself in moving forward?