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Credit & Equity · 5 min read

Buyouts and Equity Considerations

A buyout is both a legal arrangement and a financing question.

Where the money comes from

Buyouts are often funded by refinancing the property, by offsetting other assets, or by a combination. Each approach changes the resulting loan amount, monthly payment and long-term position.

  • A larger buyout usually means a larger loan and payment
  • Offsetting with retirement assets carries its own considerations
  • Timing can affect value, rates and qualification

Testing the structure before agreeing to it

Running the numbers on a proposed buyout before it becomes binding is one of the more useful things a mortgage professional and financial advisor can contribute together.

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