A form is where the Seller has agreed to accept a promissory note as payment of the earnest money.
Indiana Earnest Money Promissory Note
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Multi-State
Control #:
US-00472D
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Word;
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For example, let's assume John wants to buy a home that is listed for $500,000. To show that he is serious and ready to close the deal quickly, he provides $10,000 in earnest money.
Earnest money protects the seller if the buyer backs out. It's typically around 1 3% of the sale price and is held in an escrow account until the deal is complete.
Earnest money is always returned to the buyer if the seller terminates the deal. While the buyer and seller can negotiate the earnest money deposit, it often ranges between 1% and 2% of the home's purchase price, depending on the market.
Private individuals purchase promissory notes on their own, but it is definitely wise to use an established and experienced company who has the knowledge and funds to buy notes. In some cases, a banking institution may wish to buy your note, as they are the majority of note holders in the nation.
Deposit Promissory Note means a debt instrument issued by the Bank; upon maturity the Bank is obliged to pay to the Client the Amount Payable. Concurrently the Bank ensures the custody of such promissory note.
The owner must be aware that the earnest money deposit will be made in the form of a promissory note (i.e., not in cash) before it accepts the purchase offer. This fact must also be stated clearly in the purchase agreement itself.
An earnest promissory note shows good faith commitment to purchase an asset and outlines the aspects of the purchase agreement between a buyer and seller.
The parties should sign only one original note, and the seller or escrow agent should keep that document. If you are the buyer, you will want to keep the note in the hands of an escrow agent or company.
