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Bond for Deed Transactions

Southern Escrow & Title Services, Inc., is proud to have been Louisiana's first licensed escrow agent for Bond for Deed transactions. We maintain a dedicated Bond for Deed department so that you can be sure your transaction is handled properly.

Unique Features of a Bond for Deed

A Bond for Deed is a contract to sell real estate in which the purchase price is paid in installments and the title is transferred after all payments are made. A Bond for Deed is just another way of financing a real estate transaction. Whether you are a purchaser or a seller you may want to consider this method since in the event of default you regain title after a 45 day cancellation notice is given instead of a lengthier, more expensive, judicial foreclosure proceeding.

  • That only two parties, buyer and seller, need to agree on terms
  • No mortgage company approvals, no appraisals, no origination fee, and no points
  • Easily compared to owner financing or assumption but with much more inherent security since title is retained by the seller until all payments are made
  • Payments must be made to an Escrow Agent if the property has an existing mortgage

Bond for Deed Addendum (PDF)

All Bond for Deed customer inquiries should be emailed to: donnaf@soutitle.com