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Investment Property Sussex
There is No "Due on Sale Jail"
by William Bronchick
The "due-on-sale" clause is probably the most talked about, feared and misunderstood topic in real estate. This article will dispel any misunderstandings you may have about the due-on-sale and suggest a simple, yet effective strategy to get around it
What is the Due-on-Sale Clause?
Before we discuss how to get around the due-on-sale, we must understand what it is and where it came from. The due-on-sale (a.k.a "acceleration clause") is a provision in a mortgage document which gives the lender the right to demand payment of the remaining balance of the loan when the property is sold. It is a contractual right, not a law. This means that if title to the property is transferred, the bank may (or may not), at its o...
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