We make loaning money to family safe, easy and successful.
Why use National Family Mortgage? There are plenty of reasons!
Tax Protection
Prevent IRS scrutiny. The current IRS annual gift tax exclusion is $18K per person. If transferring over $18K to a relative, in order for the exchange of family funds to be considered a legitimate loan and not a reportable financial gift, you must both properly document the transaction and also report earning interest at a rate equal to or above the minimum rate required by the federal government, called the Applicable Federal Rate (AFR). Even if you document the loan, but report earning less than the appropriate AFR, the IRS may impute the interest as income and also view the forgone interest as a financial gift.
National Family Mortgage ® will coordinate scheduling details and expectations with the Borrower’s closing attorney, title company, or escrow company that will otherwise conduct the Borrower’s real estate settlement. The government recording of the mortgage will allow your Borrower to legally deduct their mortgage interest payments from their federal tax return — just like with a bank mortgage. (They cannot legally deduct these interest payments on non-registered loans — even if the money is used to purchase a home.)
Relationship Protection
Proper documentation sets clear expectations and prevents future misunderstandings with your loved ones. If anything happens to you, your registered mortgage documentation also protects the interests of your other children or family members who could be affected by the proper accounting of the loan. Optional, Dodd-Frank Act compliant, loan servicing platform reduces awkward conversations, processes monthly payments, provides year-end tax statements for the IRS, and keeps everything business-like.
A Strong Investment Vehicle
What are bonds, CDs, or savings accounts paying these days? Invest in a loved one; loaning money to a trusted family member can earn solid returns. From primary financing or secondary financing, we have a solution that fits. The emotional returns are strong, too!
Monthly Income Stream
Your National Family Mortgage ® will generate a recurring monthly cash revenue stream from payments by your Borrower. This is an attractive feature relative to many other conservative investments. Reinvest the money or spend it however you choose.
Asset Protection
People get divorced. Sometimes, loved ones die unexpectedly. It’s no fun to think about, but it happens. Protect your family wealth from disagreements with your loved one’s ex-spouse or surviving spouse. With a National Family Mortgage ® the Borrower’s shared responsibilities are clear and your investment is protected, just like a bank, by a registered mortgage lien secured by the Borrower’s home.
Better Deal for Borrowers
Borrowers with secure financing can move quickly and often negotiate deals better on homes. Traditional lenders often require title insurance, appraisals, private mortgage insurance (PMI), and lots of hidden fees. A traditional bank loan application can take weeks of work and waiting with no guarantee of approval. Your Borrower can save thousands of dollars in closing costs with a National Family Mortgage ®.