What is delayed financing and who could benefit from it?
Delayed financing is just a fancy way of saying that someone waits until after a home purchase to secure the home with a mortgage. The home is purchased with cash and then a mortgage is secured to the property after the fact. The mortgage process can start as little as one day after the home purchase. It is a little known and underutilized loan program. In fact, many lenders don't even offer this option.
What are the benefits of delayed financing?
Delayed financing allows a person to negotiate and purchase a home as a cash buyer, while also allowing them to leverage their investment after the fact. Many sellers are willing to lower their asking price or choose an offer for a cash buyer who is willing to close fast, so this can be a bargaining chip in the offer/contract process. This loan program also allows investment properties, so investors who need to free up cash for more purchases can certainly benefit from this.
What are the limitations of delayed financing?