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Which of the following best describes seller financing as commonly used in Oklahoma?

Correct Answer

B) The seller carries the promissory note, which is common for rural and mineral properties where conventional financing may be difficult to obtain

In Oklahoma, seller financing (also called owner financing) occurs when the seller acts as the lender and carries the promissory note. It is particularly common for rural properties and those involving mineral rights, where conventional lenders may be unwilling or unable to provide financing.

Answer Options
A
The seller pays off the buyer's existing mortgage balance at closing
B
The seller carries the promissory note, which is common for rural and mineral properties where conventional financing may be difficult to obtain
C
The seller provides a warranty deed but arranges no direct financing for the buyer
D
The seller covers all of the buyer's closing costs in lieu of providing financing

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Related Topics:

contract for deedpromissory notemineral rights financingOklahoma SAFE Act exemptions

Key Terms:

seller financingowner financingpromissory notemineral rightsrural Oklahomacontract for deed

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