Money Blog - Selling Notes for Improved Returns

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THE SCENARIO If you own a note, it might be possible to sell it rather than continue collecting payments, and get an even better return than you otherwise would have. For example, let's say that I buy a fully-amortizing note for $79,000 with an unpaid balance of $100,000, a payment of $898.83, and remaining term of 15 years. I collect payments for 3 years, then sell the note to Brenda, who wants to make 8% on her money. The question: What is my overall return on my $79,000 initial investment?
THE SOLUTION This one has a couple of parts.
  1. Find out how much Brenda is willing to pay for the last 12 years of the note.
  2. Find out my return on my ... Read more...