I don't really have much more in the way of answers. friend just wanted to know if the proposed split would be enticing.

With respect to an FHA loan, although the 3.5% is enticing, I bought my first home as an FHA back in 2008 and since then they have increased the PMI to almost double, they have added significant fees to closing, and now you must keep PMI for the life of the loan rather than it being removed after you reach the 20% equity.

"- Most importantly, to avoid going through lots of failed contracts, entice your buyers to use your preferred mortgage broker.

If I am looking to purchase a $500,000 property, and need to raise $125,000 for the equity component from private investors (at 75% LTV), how do I entice investors without promising them any sort of collateral?

I am using RedFin as a buyer's agent, as I was enticed by the money back (lower buyer's commission) towards my closing costs.

Any suggestions on how to entice current owners in default to deed over their property to me in exchange for something?

Stay calm and don't entice them.

The idea of enticing the current "tenant" out with a playstation is both hilarious and probably spot on. 

Ok, so the Fed cuts rates and HELOC's & credit card rates are more enticing -- but part of the reason they cut rates is to even out the 10 year bond so mortgage rates even out too.

Remember too, as enticing as it might be to grab some money from a buyer and finance them, not everyone is capable of buying a home, nor should everyone own a home.