Title: Finance Instruments
1Lesson 5
2Introduction
- In this lesson, we will cover
- types of finance instruments
- how they work
- common provisions
3Promissory Notes
- Promissory note
- A written promise to pay money.
4Promissory Notes
- Promissory note
- A written promise to pay money.
- Maker the one who makes the promise.
5Promissory Notes
- Promissory note
- A written promise to pay money.
- Maker the one who makes the promise.
- Payee the one to whom the promise is made.
6Promissory Notes
- Promissory note
- A written promise to pay money.
- Maker the one who makes the promise.
- Payee the one to whom the promise is made.
- Note evidence of the debt and a promise to pay.
7Promissory Notes
Basic provisions
- A promissory note can be a brief and simple
document. - It usually contains
- names of the parties,
- amount of the debt,
- interest rate, and
- how/when money is to be repaid.
8Promissory Notes
Basic provisions
- Promissory note must be signed by the maker.
- A legal description isnt required.
9Promissory Notes
Basic provisions
- Promissory note must be signed by the maker.
- A legal description isnt required.
- If promissory note meets certain requirements, it
is a negotiable instrument. - Right to receive payment can be transferred by
endorsement.
10Security Instruments
Purpose
- In real estate transactions, a promissory note is
accompanied by a security instrument - Mortgage
- Deed of trust
11Security Instruments
Purpose
- Security instrument gives lender the right to
foreclose on the property if borrower defaults.
12Security Instruments
Purpose
- Security instrument gives lender the right to
foreclose on the property if borrower defaults. - Foreclosure Lender forces sale of property and
collects debt out of sale proceeds.
13Security Instruments
Purpose
- Even if debt unsecured (no collateral), lender
can enforce promissory note. - Lender sues borrower, obtains judgment.
14Security Instruments
Purpose
- Even if debt unsecured (no collateral), lender
can enforce promissory note. - Lender sues borrower, obtains judgment.
- But borrower may be judgment-proof.
15Security Instruments
Purpose
- Even if debt unsecured (no collateral), lender
can enforce promissory note. - Lender sues borrower, obtains judgment.
- But borrower may be judgment-proof.
- Secured lender much more likely to collect
payment. - So real estate lenders always require borrowers
to sign a security instrument.
16Security Instruments
Mortgages
- Mortgage
- Two-party security instrument in which borrower
mortgages his property to lender. - Mortgagor Borrower
- Mortgagee Lender
17Mortgages
Basic provisions
- Mortgage must include
- names of parties
- accurate legal description of property
- Also must identify promissory note it secures.
18Mortgages
Covenants
- Mortgagor promises to
- pay property taxes,
- keep property insured against fire and other
hazards, and - maintain structures in good repair.
- Mortgagee has right to inspect property.
19Mortgages
Covenants
- If mortgagor fails to fulfill covenants imposed
by mortgage, she is in default. - Mortgagee could foreclose (even if payments
are being made as agreed).
20Mortgages
Recording
- After mortgage agreement signed, mortgagee
records document to establish priority of
mortgagees security interest.
21Mortgages
Satisfaction
- Satisfaction of mortgage
- Document given to mortgagor by mortgagee, after
mortgage is paid off, releasing property from
mortgage lien.
22Mortgages
Satisfaction
- Satisfaction of mortgage
- Document given to mortgagor by mortgagee, after
mortgage is paid off, releasing property from
mortgage lien. - Mortgagor records document.
23Security Instruments
Deeds of trust
- Deed of trust
- Similar to mortgage, but involves three parties,
rather than two. - Grantor (or Trustor) Borrower
- Beneficiary Lender
- Trustee Neutral third party
- Trustee arranges for release of property or
foreclosure, as necessary.
24Deeds of Trust
Basic provisions
- Deed of trust usually includes same basic
provisions found in a mortgage - names of parties,
- property description,
- identification of promissory note,
- grantors promises to pay taxes and insure
property, and - beneficiarys right to inspect property.
25Deeds of Trust
Reconveyance
- Deed of reconveyance
- Document releasing property from lien.
- Executed by trustee when loan secured by deed
of trust paid off. - Recorded by grantor.
26Security Instruments
- Hypothecation
- Legal title
- Equitable title
- Lien
- Mortgage
- Satisfaction of mortgage
- Deed of trust
- Deed of reconveyance
27Security Instruments
Foreclosure
- Key difference between deeds of trust and
mortgages procedures used for foreclosure.
28Foreclosure
Methods
- At one time, judicial foreclosure was only
option. - Lender filed lawsuit against borrower.
- Sheriffs sale ordered by court if borrower
found to be in default. - Alternative to judicial foreclosure was
eventually developed.
29Methods of Foreclosure
Judicial vs. nonjudicial
- Nonjudicial foreclosure is generally associated
with deeds of trust. - Lender doesnt have to file lawsuit.
- Trustee arranges for property to be sold at
trustees sale. - Property sold to highest bidder.
30Methods of Foreclosure
Power of sale
- Nonjudicial foreclosure cant be used unless
security instrument contains a power of sale
clause. - Power of sale clause authorizes trustee to sell
the property in the event of default. - All deeds of trust include a power of sale
clause. - Power of sale clause can be included in a
mortgage, but in many states mortgages
ordinarily dont have one.
31Methods of Foreclosure
Power of sale
- Typical power of sale clause might read
- Upon default by Grantor in the payment of any
indebtedness secured hereby or in the performance
of any agreement contained herein, and upon
written request of Beneficiary, Trustee shall
sell the trust property, in accordance with the
Deed of Trust Act of this state, at public
auction to the highest bidder.
32Nonjudicial Foreclosure
Steps in a nonjudicial foreclosure
- Notice of default
- Notice of sale
- Cure and reinstatement
- Trustees sale
- Trustees deed
33Steps in a Nonjudicial Foreclosure
Notice to borrower
- 1. Notice of default
- To begin nonjudicial foreclosure, trustee must
give notice of default to grantor.
34Steps in a Nonjudicial Foreclosure
Notice to public
- 2. Notice of sale
- Trustee must wait certain length of time after
notice of default before issuing notice of sale. - Usually between 3 to 6 months.
- Minimum time period also required between
notice of sale and date of sale.
35Steps in a Nonjudicial Foreclosure
Stopping the foreclosure
- 3. Cure and reinstatement
- Grantor is allowed to cure default and reinstate
loan by paying delinquent amounts plus costs. - Right ends shortly before trustees sale is
held. - No statutory right of redemption after
trustees sale.
36Steps in a Nonjudicial Foreclosure
Sale of property
- 4. Trustees sale
- Like sheriffs sale, trustees sale is public
auction. - Proceeds first applied to costs, then to debt,
and then to junior liens. - Any surplus goes to debtor.
37Steps in a Nonjudicial Foreclosure
No post-sale redemption period
- 5. Trustees deed
- Highest bidder receives trustees deed
immediately after sale. - Debtors title terminates immediately.
- Must vacate property in short period (for
example, within 30 days).
38Nonjudicial Foreclosure
Restrictions
- State law may place restrictions on nonjudicial
foreclosures, such as - Requiring a post-sale redemption period for
agricultural property. - Prohibiting beneficiary from obtaining
deficiency judgment after sale.
39Judicial vs. Nonjudicial Foreclosure
Lenders point of view
- Advantages of judicial foreclosure
- Borrower cant reinstate loan.
- Right to deficiency judgment.
40Judicial vs. Nonjudicial Foreclosure
Lenders point of view
- Advantages of judicial foreclosure
- Borrower cant reinstate loan.
- Right to deficiency judgment
- Advantages of nonjudicial
foreclosure - Quick and inexpensive.
41Judicial vs. Nonjudicial Foreclosure
Borrowers point of view
- Advantages of judicial foreclosure
- Slow process.
- Post-sale redemption.
42Judicial vs. Nonjudicial Foreclosure
Borrowers point of view
- Advantages of judicial foreclosure
- Slow process.
- Post-sale redemption.
- Advantages of nonjudicial
foreclosure - Right to cure and reinstate.
43Foreclosure
- Judicial foreclosure
- Equitable right of redemption
- Sheriffs sale
- Deficiency judgment
- Statutory right of redemption
- Nonjudicial foreclosure
- Power of sale
- Cure and reinstatement
- Trustees sale
44Alternatives to Foreclosure
- Three alternatives allow borrowers on the verge
of default to avoid foreclosure
45Alternatives to Foreclosure
- Three alternatives allow borrowers on the verge
of default to avoid foreclosure - Loan workout
46Alternatives to Foreclosure
- Three alternatives allow borrowers on the verge
of default to avoid foreclosure - Loan workout
- Deed in lieu
47Alternatives to Foreclosure
- Three alternatives allow borrowers on the verge
of default to avoid foreclosure - Loan workout
- Deed in lieu
- Short sale
48Alternatives to Foreclosure
Lenders consent needed
- All three alternatives require lenders
cooperation and consent.
49Alternatives to Foreclosure
Lenders consent needed
- All three alternatives require lenders
cooperation and consent. - Lenders incentives
- avoiding foreclosure costs
- ending money-losing situation more quickly
50Alternatives to Foreclosure
Workouts
- First step for borrower hoping to avoid
foreclosure asking lender for a loan workout. - Two types of workouts
- Repayment plan
- Loan modification
51Workouts
Repayment plans
- With a repayment plan, lender allows borrower to
change the timing of a limited number of
payments.
52Workouts
Repayment plans
- With a repayment plan, lender allows borrower to
change the timing of a limited number of
payments. - For example, borrower might be allowed to
- take additional time to make one or more
payments, or
53Workouts
Repayment plans
- With a repayment plan, lender allows borrower to
change the timing of a limited number of
payments. - For example, borrower might be allowed to
- take additional time to make one or more
payments, or - skip one or more payments, with skipped
payments added on to repayment period.
54Workouts
Loan modifications
- Borrower in more dire situation may need a loan
modification permanent change in the terms of
repayment.
55Workouts
Loan modifications
- Borrower in more dire situation may need a loan
modification permanent change in the terms of
repayment. - Examples
- converting ARM to fixed-rate loan before
payment resets higher - reducing interest rate
- reducing principal owed
56Alternatives to Foreclosure
Deed in lieu of foreclosure
- If borrower cant negotiate a workout and will
lose the property anyway, can offer lender a deed
in lieu.
57Alternatives to Foreclosure
Deed in lieu of foreclosure
- If borrower cant negotiate a workout and will
lose the property anyway, can offer lender a deed
in lieu. - If lender accepts deed in lieu
- borrower deeds property to lender
- debt satisfied
58Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure
Settlement of debt
- Lender agrees to release borrower even though
property is usually worth less than amount owed. - Lender could require borrower to sign a
promissory note for the shortfall, but that
isnt typical.
59Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure
Impact on borrower
- Compared to foreclosure, deed in lieu is
- simpler
- less public
60Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure
Impact on borrower
- Compared to foreclosure, deed in lieu is
- simpler
- less public
- However, borrowers credit rating suffers almost
as much from deed in lieu as from foreclosure.
61Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure
Junior liens
- Lender who accepts deed in lieu takes title
subject to other liens. - Not like foreclosure, which extinguishes
junior liens. - Therefore lender will usually refuse deed in
lieu if there are junior liens.
62Alternatives to Foreclosure
Short sales
- Short sale When borrower sells the property to a
third party for less than the amount owed.
63Alternatives to Foreclosure
Short sales
- Short sale When borrower sells the property to a
third party for less than the amount owed. - If borrower facing foreclosure can find a buyer,
may ask lender to approve a short sale.
64Alternatives to Foreclosure
Short sales
- Short sale When borrower sells the property to a
third party for less than the amount owed. - If borrower facing foreclosure can find a buyer,
may ask lender to approve a short sale. - Lender receives sale proceeds and releases
lien.
65Alternatives to Foreclosure
Short sales
- Short sale When borrower sells the property to a
third party for less than the amount owed. - If borrower facing foreclosure can find a buyer,
may ask lender to approve a short sale. - Lender receives sale proceeds and releases
lien. - Might require borrower to sign a promissory
note for the shortfall.
66Short Sales
Junior liens
- Like ordinary sale, short sale doesnt extinguish
junior liens. - If there are junior liens, short sale must be
approved by all lienholders, not just lender
threatening foreclosure. - Junior lienholders unlikely to consent.
67Alternatives to Foreclosure
Obtaining lenders consent
- To arrange a workout, offer a deed in lieu, or
request approval of a short sale, borrower
contacts loan servicer. - May need approval from more than onedepartment
or entity.
68Obtaining Lenders Consent
Application process
- Borrower must demonstrate financial hardship
(inability to make payments). - Application and documentation required.
69Obtaining Lenders Consent
Application process
- Borrower must demonstrate financial hardship
(inability to make payments). - Application and documentation required.
- Some lenders wont even consider borrowers
request until at least 90 days behind on loan
payments.
70Obtaining Lenders Consent
Assistance for borrowers
- Borrower who wants help with process should
contact nonprofit HUD-approved housing counseling
service.
71Obtaining Lenders Consent
Assistance for borrowers
- Borrower who wants help with process should
contact nonprofit HUD-approved housing counseling
service. - Problems in many places with predatory
for-profit loan modification companies.
72Obtaining Lenders Consent
Assistance for borrowers
- Borrower who wants help with process should
contact nonprofit HUD-approved housing counseling
service. - Problems in many places with predatory
for-profit loan modification companies. - Many states now have distressed property
laws regulating these companies.
73Obtaining Lenders Consent
Securitized loans
- If loan has been securitized, can be very
difficult to obtain consent. - Under some MBS contracts, any purchaser
(investor) can object and prevent loan
modification or settlement of debt.
74Obtaining Lenders Consent
Securitized loans
- If loan has been securitized, can be very
difficult to obtain consent. - Under some MBS contracts, any purchaser
(investor) can object and prevent loan
modification or settlement of debt. - Impossible or at least impractical to obtain
consent of all investors.
75Alternatives to Foreclosure
Income tax implications
- IRS views debt relief (reduction in amount owed)
as income. - Borrower who enters into an arrangement that
reduces amount owed on mortgage may have to
pay income taxes on the debt relief.
76Alternatives to Foreclosure
Income tax implications
- Exceptions Debt relief not taxable if
- debt was secured by principal residence and
forgiven since 2007, or
77Alternatives to Foreclosure
Income tax implications
- Exceptions Debt relief not taxable if
- debt was secured by principal residence and
forgiven since 2007, or - debtor was insolvent when debt forgiven.
78Alternatives to Foreclosure
- Loan workout
- Repayment plan
- Loan modification
- Deed in lieu
- Short sale
- Housing counseling service
- Distressed property laws
- Debt relief
79Finance Instrument Provisions
- Rights and responsibilities of borrower and
lender may be affected by - subordination clause,
- late charge provision,
- prepayment provision,
- partial release clause,
- acceleration clause, and/or
- alienation clause.
80Finance Instrument Provisions
Subordination clauses
- Subordination clause gives a mortgage lower
priority than another mortgage that will be
recorded later on. - Common in construction financing.
81Finance Instrument Provisions
Subordination clauses
- Typical subordination clause
- Lender agrees that this instrument shall be
subordinate to a lien to be given by Borrower to
secure funds for the construction of improvements
on the Property, provided said lien is duly
recorded and the amount secured by said lien
does not exceed 125,000.
82Finance Instrument Provisions
Subordination clauses
- Inclusion of subordination clause must be
negotiated during the earlier transaction. - If not, holder of earlier mortgage may be
willing to sign a separate subordination
agreement later on.
83Finance Instrument Provisions
Late charge provisions
- Promissory notes usually provide for late charges
if borrower doesnt make payments on time. - State laws may override late charge provision, to
protect borrowers from excessive charges.
84Finance Instrument Provisions
Prepayment provisions
- Prepayment provision imposes penalty on borrower
who repays some or all of principal before it is
due. - Prepayment deprives lender of some of the
interest it expected to receive over loan term.
85Finance Instrument Provisions
Prepayment provisions
- Typical prepayment provision
- If, within five years from the date of this
note, Borrower makes any prepayments of principal
in excess of twenty percent of the original
principal amount in any twelve-month period
beginning with the date of this note or
anniversary dates thereof (loan year), Borrower
shall pay the Note Holder three percent of the
original principal amount.
86Finance Instrument Provisions
Prepayment provisions
- Not standard in residential loan agreements.
- Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac promissory note gives
borrower right to prepay. - Prepayment penalties prohibited with FHA and VA
loans.
87Finance Instrument Provisions
Prepayment provisions
- Prepayment provision usually allows lender to
charge penalty only if loan is prepaid during
first few years of loan term. - Unreasonable prepayment penalties are considered
a predatory lending practice. - Some states have laws limiting penalty
amounts and imposing other restrictions.
88Finance Instrument Provisions
Partial release clauses
- Partial release clause obligates lender to
release part of property from lien when part of
debt is paid. - Typically found in deed of trust or mortgage that
covers subdivision, allowing release of
individual lot from lien when lot is sold.
89Finance Instrument Provisions
Partial release clauses
- Typical partial release clause
- Upon payment of all sums due with respect to
any lot subject to this lien, Lender shall
release said lot from the lien at no cost to
Borrower.
90Finance Instrument Provisions
Acceleration clauses
- Acceleration clause allows lender to declare
outstanding loan balance due immediately in the
event of default. - Most lenders wait 90 days before accelerating.
- Some states now have laws requiring lenders to
wait a specified period.
91Finance Instrument Provisions
Acceleration clauses
- Typical acceleration clause
- In case the Mortgagor or Trustor fails to
pay any installment of principal or interest
secured hereby when due or to keep or perform any
covenant or agreement aforesaid, then the whole
indebtedness hereby secured shall become due and
payable, at the election of the Mortgagee or
Beneficiary.
92Finance Instrument Provisions
Alienation clauses
- Alienation clause is designed to prevent borrower
from selling the security property without
lenders permission unless loan is paid off at
closing. - If title transferred without permission, lender
can accelerate loan. - Also called a due-on-sale clause.
93Alienation Clauses
Triggered by transfer of any interest
- Most alienation clauses are triggered not just by
transfer of title, but by transfer of any
significant interest. - Includes long-term leases, or leases with
options to purchase. - Lender cant forbid transfer, but can demand
payment of loan.
94Alienation Clauses
Typical clause
- Typical alienation clause
- If all or any part of the Property or an
interest therein is sold or transferred by
Borrower without Lenders prior written consent,
Lender may, at Lenders option, declare all the
sums secured by this instrument to be immediately
due and payable.
95Alienation Clauses
Transfer of title without loan payoff
- To understand purpose of alienation clause,
consider what happens when borrower sells
property without paying off loan.
96Alienation Clauses
Transfer of title without loan payoff
- Three possibilities
- 1. New owner takes title subject to loan but
does not assume it.
97Alienation Clauses
Transfer of title without loan payoff
- Three possibilities
- 1. New owner takes title subject to loan but
does not assume it. - 2. New owner assumes loan but original borrower
is not released.
98Alienation Clauses
Transfer of title without loan payoff
- Three possibilities
- 1. New owner takes title subject to loan but
does not assume it. - 2. New owner assumes loan but original borrower
is not released. - 3. New owner assumes loan and lender agrees to
release original borrower.
99Transfer Without Loan Payoff
Taking title subject to loan
- If new owner takes title subject to an existing
mortgage but does not assume it - New owner is not personally liable for payment
of mortgage. - But lender still has power to foreclose
(transfer of title doesnt extinguish lien).
100Transfer Without Loan Payoff
Assumption without release
- If new owner assumes loan
- New owner takes on primary liability for
repaying loan. - Unless lender agrees to a release, original
borrower is secondarily liable. - Original borrower can be forced to pay
deficiency judgment if new owner doesnt.
101Transfer Without Loan Payoff
Assumption and release
- Alienation clause allows lender to evaluate
creditworthiness of proposed buyer. - If buyer not creditworthy, lender tells original
borrower loan will be accelerated if sale goes
forward. - If buyer is creditworthy, lender approves
assumption and releases original borrower. - Original borrower has no further liability.
102Assumption and Release
Assumption fee
- Lender will charge new owner an assumption fee,
which is typically as large as an origination fee.
103Assumption and Release
Estoppel letter
- Lender will also provide an estoppel letter,
which acknowledges transfer of ownership and
waives lenders right to accelerate loan. - Lender estopped from trying to enforce
alienation clause later on. - Lender may charge fee for estoppel letter.
104Finance Instrument Provisions
- Subordination clause
- Late charge provision
- Prepayment provision
- Partial release clause
- Acceleration clause
- Alienation clause
- Assumption
- Estoppel letter
105Types of Real Estate Loans
Junior or senior mortgage
- Junior mortgage
- Mortgage with lower lien priority than another
mortgage or deed of trust against same property.
106Types of Real Estate Loans
Junior or senior mortgage
- Junior mortgage
- Mortgage with lower lien priority than another
mortgage or deed of trust against same property. - Senior mortgage
- Mortgage with higher lien priority than another
mortgage or deed of trust against same property.
107Types of Real Estate Loans
First position mortgage
- The lien having the most senior (first) position
is called the first mortgage. - Junior mortgages may be referred to as second
mortgage, third mortgage, etc.
108Types of Real Estate Loans
Junior or senior mortgage
- Property may be encumbered with two or more
mortgages in various situations - Junior mortgage provides secondary financing to
supplement primary loan. - Purchase mortgage is subordinated to a
construction mortgage. - Borrower takes out home equity loan secured by
same property as purchase loan.
109Types of Real Estate Loans
Junior or senior mortgage
- After foreclosure, junior mortgage paid only
after senior lender has been paid in full. - If proceeds insufficient, junior lender
receives nothing. - Junior lender can still sue borrower, but debt
is now unsecured.
110Types of Real Estate Loans
Purchase money mortgage
- Purchase money mortgage
- Any mortgage loan used to finance the purchase of
the property that is the collateral for the loan. - A mortgage that buyer gives to seller in
seller-financed transaction.
111Types of Real Estate Loans
Home equity loan
- Home equity loan is loan secured by mortgage
against borrowers equity in home she already
owns. - Equity difference between propertys
current market value and liens against it.
112Types of Real Estate Loans
Home equity loan
- Home equity loan may be used for
- remodeling or property improvements, or
- expenses unrelated to property (such as paying
off credit cards). - Interest rates on home equity loans are higher
than rates on purchase loans.
113Types of Real Estate Loans
Home equity loan
- Home equity line of credit (HELOC)
- Line of credit with a limit and minimum monthly
payments that homeowners can draw upon as needed.
- Automatically secured by borrowers home.
114Types of Real Estate Loans
Refinance mortgage
- Refinancing refers to a new loan used to pay off
existing mortgage against same property. - Often used
- to take advantage of market interest rate drop
or - when large balloon payment is required on
existing mortgage.
115Types of Real Estate Loans
Refinance mortgage
- Cash-out refinancing
- New loan amount is more than amount of existing
mortgage balance, so borrowers receive cash from
refinance lender. - A way to tap into home equity while also
refinancing.
116Types of Real Estate Loans
Bridge loan
- Bridge loan provides cash for purchase of new
home pending sale of old home. - Secured by equity in old home.
- Usually has interest-only payments.
- Also called swing loan or gap loan.
117Types of Real Estate Loans
Construction loan
- Construction loan is a short-term loan used to
finance construction of improvements on land
already owned by borrower.
118Types of Real Estate Loans
Construction loan
- Construction loan is a short-term loan used to
finance construction of improvements on land
already owned by borrower. - Construction loans
- are considered high-risk loans
- typically have high loan fees and interest rates
119Types of Real Estate Loans
Construction loan
- Fixed disbursement plan typical disbursement
schedule for construction loans. - Calls for a series of predetermined
disbursements (obligatory advances) at certain
stages of construction. - Interest starts to accrue at first disbursement.
120Types of Real Estate Loans
Construction loan
- Once construction is completed, construction loan
is replaced by a take-out loan. - Borrower repays amount borrowed over specified
term.
121Types of Real Estate Loans
Reverse equity mortgage
- Reverse equity mortgage provides elderly
homeowners with a source of income, without
requiring them to sell their home. - Homeowner borrows against equity.
- Receives monthly check from lender, rather
than making monthly payments. - Borrower typically required to be over a
certain age. - Home sold after death to repay loan.
122Types of Real Estate Loans
- Purchase money mortgage
- Home equity loan or HELOC
- Refinancing
- Bridge loan
- Budget mortgage
- Package mortgage
- Blanket mortgage
- Construction loan
- Nonrecourse mortgage
- Wraparound mortgage
- Reverse equity mortgage