The buyer makes payments directly to the seller ... Assets included in a land contract may include residential homes, pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, barns, or horse tracks.

Mortgage escrow allows a neutral third party to collect funds from home buyers on the lender’s and seller’s behalf. The escrow company verifies that the borrower upholds the payment agreement ...

These agreements typically consist of a lease agreement and an option to purchase the home. Financial aspects include an upfront option fee and rent payments that may contribute to the purchase price.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) this month published an issue spotlight that takes a closer look at home equity contracts, or what the industry refers to as home equity investments ...