News & Updates
Company news, industry updates, and resources from Southern Title.
•EducationWhat Is The Difference Between A "Lease Purchase" And A "Bond For Deed/Land Contract"?
A clear breakdown of the differences between a lease purchase arrangement and a Bond for Deed or Land Contract.
•About SLSProtect Your Investment: Why Professional Loan Servicing Matters
How Third-Party Loan Servicers Can Protect Homebuyers From Costly Scenarios Like David Ortega's.
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Struggling With Tight Lending Standards?
When traditional lenders say no, owner financing opens the door. How Southern Loan Servicing helps buyers and sellers navigate tight credit markets.
•EducationOwner Financing: What Is It And How It Works
A plain-language overview of owner financing — negotiation, purchase agreements, payments, title, and default provisions.
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Are You Wondering Why You Should Work With A Loan Servicing Company?
The key reasons buyers and sellers benefit from using a professional third-party loan servicer for owner-financed transactions.
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Common Borrower Questions During The Contract Period
Answers to the most common borrower questions about owner financing options, Bond for Deed terms, balloon payments, and servicer fees.
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Common Seller Questions During The Contract Period
Answers to the most common questions sellers have about Bond for Deed, Land Contracts, and using a third-party servicer.
•EducationWhat Is The Difference Between "Subject-to" And "Land Contract"?
Understanding the key distinctions between taking a property subject-to an existing mortgage and using a land contract for seller financing.
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What Is A Loan Servicing Company?
How a loan servicing company acts as a neutral party between buyer and seller to manage payments, records, and reporting.
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Owner Financing – How Do We Get Started?
A step-by-step guide to closing an owner-financed transaction — from purchase agreement through recording and loan setup.