Sell A Note FAQ

Why Would I Want to Sell My Real Estate Note?

When you convert part or all of your real estate note into cash, you gain several advantages in addition to immediate cash:

You don’t have to worry about the payments you receive each month slipping away on life’s little expenses.
You receive a substantial sum of cash right now enough to accomplish some major goals.
You don’t have to worry about collecting monthly payments or servicing your note; we’ll handle it.
Annual taxes and insurance premiums are no longer your responsibility!
Your purchaser is in good hands! Their payment won’t change and each payment made will build their credit.

How Can I Find Out How Much My Real Estate Note is Worth?

Once you are connected with your designated Loan Acquisitions Officer, you will be asked questions related to the property, your purchaser and the contract. From there, we will perform an analysis and present an offer to you in writing. Your LAO will walk you through the numbers so that you can make an informed decision to turn your real estate note into immediate cash or continue holding onto it. The choice is always yours.

How Soon Can We Close?

Once you accept our cash offer and all papers are in order, you can receive payment in as little as 26 business days. We believe in fast, efficient service!

How will I receive my money?

We wire funds to the title company where we will exchange documents. Safe and secure. Funds are generally received within 24 hours.

Who Is First National Acceptance Company?

First National Acceptance Company, a subsidiary of First National Bank of America, has been in business for over 40 years. Today, we are the premier real estate note buyers in the nation. We are a sound financial company, one you can trust to serve your financial needs quickly and efficiently. Our highly qualified, experienced Investment Analysts are glad to assist you.

Are There Any Additional Benefits To Me?

Yes. When you consider the impact inflation can have on the value of your note over it’s life, cash in hand today can be expected to be worth a lot more now than years down the road.

If I Convert My Real Estate Note To Cash, Will It Affect The Person(s) Paying Me?

No. All terms and conditions set forth in the original note remain the same. Your purchasers simply send their payments to First National.

What Types Of Property Do You Purchase?

We purchase real estate notes on virtually all types of property: single-family homes, multi-family homes, farmland, commercial, recreational, vacant land, and mobile homes with land attached. Mobile properties Require the title or an affidavit of affixture.

Am I obligated to sell my note once I receive the offer?

No. All offers are provided free of charge with no expectation or pressure to sell. We want you to make the decision that is best for you!

First National Acceptance Company

4.8

Bill Barefoot

13:52 12 Nov 21

Great Job, very good to work with, very timely and better than expected on funds transfer.

Jeff Greenberg

18:15 01 Oct 21

Super quick closing. Fair pricing. Very professional staff.

Minerva Chavez-Rodriguez

14:05 14 Aug 21

What a seamless process!! Joe Watters was great to work with! In fact we had what we thought was a sticky situation and Mr. Watters was patient and oh so helpful in guiding us through the process he is truly a professional. Thank you for reaching out to us by mail. We will definitely recommend you to our family and friends.

SNL Properties

12:38 03 May 21

Our experience selling our mortgage note to FNAC was excellent, Mrs. DeeAnn went above and beyond to get everything together to close earlier than our initial closing date, and I highly appreciate that. She was very responsive and kept us on track during the entire process, their offer was fair to us, and the process was explained to us and relatively easy. In addition, I was amazed by the fact that Mrs. DeeAnn started processing our wire transfer to close our transaction during the closing, and the money was on our account within a couple of hours after leaving the closing table. Thank you so much, Mrs. DeeAnn, you rock :).

Jay Frazier

11:43 30 Apr 21

Joe Barnes is truly a professional. He worked with me every step of the way and made it easy. I highly recommended this company if you are looking to sell your mortgage note.

Louis Belcaro

12:54 10 Apr 21

Very professional, all the details were explained. A smooth transaction. I definitely recommend this company.

Russell Ricks

11:51 09 Apr 21

This is the second land contract I have sold to this company in the last year and a half. I cannot say enough good things about my experiences. Closings on both transactions were around 30 days after I received their offer. There is no pressure whatsoever. They are helpful, friendly people and very fair in their offer. I would highly recommend them.

steven holley

13:06 19 Mar 21

FNAC is very easy to work with from beginning to end. Ayla Wray and John Webb always responded quickly and friendly. Very professional process.

Derek Robinson

19:25 08 Mar 21

I've sold several notes to First National. I always have a great experience! Terms are always fair, communication throughout the entire process is great, and their turn around time is very quick.

Mary Ellen Bouwkamp

12:03 06 Mar 21

Had a great experience using this company. DeeAnn was very communicative. We had to travel out of state prior to closing but DeeAnn arranged for the closing to come to us. EASY and smooth! Money to account in 24 hours!

Eileen Van Kooten-Schmitt

20:34 06 Jan 21

I was impressed by the professionalism and all the work they did to get things accomplished on this transaction. Thanks!

Jack Franklin

12:53 11 Dec 20

We were extremely pleased with the speed and simplicity of the entire process. DeeAnn went out of her way to ensure that everything went smoothly. Thanks FNA!

Dennis Wagner

13:12 04 Dec 20

I was very pleased with service I received from Beth Sanford at First National . It was a very smooth and fast transaction. I would highly recommend First National to anyone wanting to do a note buy out.

Joel Frank

18:02 26 Nov 20

Beth Sanford is excellent at guiding you through what could easily be a daunting transactional experience. There was a lot of necessary back and forth but through it all, her patience, due diligence and professional aptitude was up to the task and made sure this deal happened with little complication and no complaints. Kudos!

Raymond Patterson

22:56 11 Sep 20

It was a pleasure working with you guys. Thanks for your patience and professionalism.

Neal

13:01 11 Sep 20

Rebecca Perry handled the purchase of our note. She explained all facets of the transaction and executed everything quickly. Our offer was fair and the monies received at closing exactly as quoted - no surprises. I would highly recommend FNA and Rebecca to anyone thinking about selling a mortgage.

DL Sidle

19:41 01 Sep 20

First National made it easy. My rep that I dealt with (Rebecca) was a sweet individual, attentive and accommodating. After closing, our check arrived right away. Great folks to work with.

Yesenia Rivera

13:53 29 Jul 20

John made this Real estate experience faster than expected and with excellent service. Thank you!

Rhonda Fedeli

16:50 03 Jul 20

I am very satisfied with First National. They did all the work and was done as quickly as possible. I appreciate their courteous and friendly service and that they kept me up to date on the process daily. Thank you First National!!

D Lynn Routh

16:28 27 Jun 20

We received 2 letters from FNAC offering to buy a mortgage we held on a house we sold. We usually throw solicitation mail away, but this was different, so we decided to call. We spoke with DeeAnn Wisely who was very helpful. We also confirmed her legitimacy through another source. There were a many hoops to go through, but after 3 months the transaction took place and all has really turned out for the best. Dana Cook was spectacular in the process!

Charlene Lewis

17:21 03 Apr 20

When I was first contacted about selling my mortgage, I did not know how the process worked. I spoke with Joe Barnes on several occasions ,asking questions. He was patient with me and assured me that the sell was no scam. I am very happy with the outcome. I'm glad that I had the privilege to work with Mr. Barnes. Charlene Lewis

Sharon Bray

17:39 20 Mar 20

At first we were sceptical for about a year, and thought we'd do a leap of faith trusting what First National Acceptance was telling and offerings for our property we had on a Land contract. We closed on the deal on March 13,2020 yes Friday the 13th, and as promised we received our check from them in our account that afternoon. So with that said if this is something your thinking about may it's your Leap of faith too. Thank you Rebecca and the rest of your team. Larry and Sharon

Bonnie Milligan

17:54 14 Feb 20

The process was painless. We were paid promptly

Shonda Toler

19:23 10 Jan 20

Professional during every phase of the process. Frequent updates. Great offer. Quick turn around. Ashley was wonderful. No issues. Highly recommend.

Jon Graham

12:00 10 Jan 20

Professional and efficient closing process. A pleasant experience.

Roger Cohn

23:01 04 Nov 19

I had 3 different offers for 2 of my notes. I met with my accountant and determined which was the best note to sell. I did a partial sale for the next 43 payments. FNAC made the best offer. They stuck to their final offer and we closed within the dates I needed before I left the Country. We used a local title company who was already collecting for me. So it was smooth and easy. I would definitely use them again. Totally professional. And Beth got it done. Thank you Roger, Tucson

Carlos Ingrascí

17:33 12 Sep 19

We recently finished working with Mr. Josh Matties, a loan acquisition officer at First National Acceptance Company in East Lansing, MI. We would like to compliment and give the highest marks possible to Mr. Josh Matties and all of the staff personnel. Amazing company to work with! They are honest and hard working, very quick turnaround and we could not be happier with our second experience with them. Thank you very much for the very professional and efficient 5 star service. We definitely recommend Mr. Josh Matties.

Jack Boudrie

18:39 03 Aug 19

I was a little apprehensive at first, but Justin walked me through the entire process and gave me a complete list of what information was required from me. From there on, it was very simple and expedient. The closing also was surprisingly very quick. Well done, First National.

Tom A

12:45 01 Aug 19

They did an awesome job during my process. Joe was always available or had someone backing him up to answer my questions.

Jose Garcia

12:16 27 Jul 19

Excellent quick and easy. Rachel Sims helped us along the way and was an easy process to sell our note. Highly recommend using First National and Rachel. Thank you for the easy process and for the agreed funds!

Jim Contino

16:37 28 Jun 19

Rebecca was great to deal with, she returned all calls promptly and we closed on time without any issues. Great company to do business with!!!

Josie Cervantes

17:03 21 Jun 19

Recently sold my note to the bank. The process is extensive but they made it simple for me being many thousands of miles away. Highly recommend them.

Cowboy 4ever

19:42 03 Jun 19

Rebecca Perry was amazing to work with during the entire process.. 2000 + miles a way and the entire thing went soooo well, paperwork done easily, cash at the end as promised, she’s professional yet fun to work with!! Thank you Rebecca !

Vijay Shravah

20:12 16 May 19

FNAC sent us a letter offering to purchase our mortgage note. After we contacted them and other banks, they gave us the best offer. Process was smooth and we closed in about 30 days.

Rod Roady

14:52 03 May 19

Excellent company. Joe was easy to work with. Transaction went very smooth and I was given a very fair price on my note. Highly recommended.

Robert Jodoin

03:46 12 Apr 19

Mallory did a good job in bringing the transaction to the closing table...thank you very much..very professional! Bob J

Terri Olsen

17:23 16 Mar 19

Selling my Security Deed was a very difficult decision for me. It was not what my Father would have wanted, but because of family disputes, selling the deed was the only way for me to find peace. Mallory was kind attentive and caring through what was a very hard time for me. I had spoken to other acquisition companies who came up with one price and then would systematically lower the price in 10% increments. FNAC kept their promises and made the process very simple. I want to thank everyone who helped.

Gerald Herbst

12:31 24 Feb 19

I am very happy with the outcome and that this is over with. Being out of state made it a little harder but all went well.

Mark Malinowski

22:26 08 Feb 19

I had never sold a mortgage note before and did not know what to expect. FNAC gave me a fair offer for my note and Mallory provided timely updates throughout the process. They delivered the funds just as promised. If I ever am considering selling a note again this is the first company I will contact.

terry moreland

16:05 07 Feb 19

Living in New York City where scams are commonplace, I was suspicious when I received a letter from FNAC offering to purchase a mortgage note from me. When I responded to the letter, Juan was assigned to work with me. He was professional and very responsive to any questions or concerns that I had. He made the process much easier than I expected. And we even closed before the projected date. I recommend FNAC without hesitation.

John Gorham

15:35 31 Dec 18

5 stars! John Cooper was so helpful and professional. He made the whole process very painless. Can’t say enough about John’s patience (we are very disorganized 😓) and thoroughness. We got a very fair amount for our property in a timely manner. Would highly recommend First National Acceptance Co. if you are considering selling a mortgage note. Thanks to John Cooper and FNAC!

Daniel Callton

15:12 31 Oct 18

Good experience selling a land contract I was holding. Good pricing and excellent customer service from Mr. Cooper.

B Searer

18:33 04 Sep 18

Great Job John Cooper! I recommend that you do your research, talk with your accountant and if it’s the right process for you this is a great company to work with. You will help each other in the process to make it happen. When all the work is finished the funds are immediate! John Cooper was the Loan Acquisition Officer I worked with and I certainly would again. Perfect!

Steven White

13:51 24 Aug 18

If six stars were possible, Terrell Wade and the team at FNAC would deserve that high of a rating. Terrell worked with me on purchasing a deed of trust that was part of my parent's estate. The transaction was tricky because of paperwork complications, that the house was now a rental, and that the owners spoke no English. Terrell patiently guided the owners through the process, had to reassure them at several times, and successfully closed the deal even though it took nearly 6 months. The price we received was fair and I cannot speak highly enough of the work and end result that was accomplished by FNAC. S,T,White, Manager RCR, LLC

Mary Zellmer

16:55 21 Jul 18

I would like to thank Mallory Herrera for the great job she did when she bought our note.She was always courteous no matter how many questions i had for her,and never felt any pressure from her to sell.She kept her word on the price she quoted from the beginning.Always answered her phone when i called no matter what time of day.She gets five stars from me and if i could give her more she will get them to.Good luck for the future.

Ray Sangastiano

18:47 26 Apr 18

My wife and I worked with Terrell Wade and were extremely pleased with the effort and follow thru. We are 100% pleased. We wish we had more notes to sell. We were asked to provide some info which we did and the process went as smooth as could be. I will recommend Terrell to all that i can

Marlene Cox

21:29 23 Apr 18

We worked with Terrell Wade at First National Acceptance and he was a gentleman. Very professional. Never before had we sold a land contract and we were well pleased at the buyout amount and surprised at how quickly we received payment. I would highly recommend Terrell and First National to anyone considering selling.

Ned Gurule

02:47 30 Mar 18

We sold our note through FNAC. It was effortless on our part. John Cooper did all the work and we got a check. Thanks John. You were a big help.

Bob or Robert

13:59 03 Mar 18

Juan was a great person to deal with. Had a problem with the title and he took care of it. They also gave me more on my note than another co. would. Would call them again if I had another note to sell. Thanks to everyone at First National Acceptance Co. Bob

Clint Odom

21:47 14 Dec 17

Excellent experience with FNAC. Great communication. Prompt answers and closing. I only had a single transaction and Juan treated me like it was the most important transaction going on at his firm. Price was fair, and negotiation was done honestly, honorably and in good faith. Highly recommend to others.

Jim White

22:46 31 Oct 17

I recently had the opportunity to work with Grace Chang regarding the partial purchase of a note that I brokered to FNAC in 2015. Grace informed me, out of the blue, that FNAC would purchase an additional partial, or the full remaining balance, if my client was interested. I contacted my client and she was very pleased with the offers from FNAC. My client happily opted to sell an additional partial, and, thanks to Grace's knowledge and professionalism, the transaction was completed quickly. Grace Chang is a pleasure to work with!

Jen Williams

02:24 28 Oct 17

I was contacted by FNAC about acquiring the note on the house that I have been owner financing. The representative I dealt with was Terrell Wade. He explained everything to me and assured me there would be no cost to me for their company to get all the paperwork they needed to close this transaction. I was very pleased with his professionalism and courteous manner as he explained things to me and answered all my questions.

Linda July

19:24 15 Sep 17

Grace Chang is amazing. I had to sell a land contract and was very concerned that our buyer would be happy with the new arrangements. Grace's helpful and caring attitude made all the difference. She walked me through every stage of this difficult process and everything turned out perfect. She was very professional, knowledgeable, and focused on the task to be done. Thank you Grace!

Suezan Turknett

18:43 17 Aug 17

I worked with Grace Chang in liquidating a mortgage I held on property my late husband and I had owned. It was probably the easiest land related business deal I have ever been involved with. Grace was knowledgeable, informed and available. She was in contact with me and I never had a question she was unable to answer. I was amazed at how quickly the transaction happened; which was far quicker than estimated at the onset. It is refreshing to do business with an organization that has such wonderful customer service and professional business associates. I would highly recommend First National and specifically Grace to everyone.

Rob & Terri Lowe

22:50 01 Aug 17

We worked with Terrell Wade at First National Acceptance and things couldn't have been easier. He was great. They are a no pressure, high efficiency organization. The entire transaction was painless on our part and we were surprised at how quickly we received payment. These days where customer service is almost a distant memory it's refreshing to work with a company that excels at it. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Terrell and First National again.

Michelle Cleveland

16:48 01 Jun 17

This was by far the easiest and most wonderful experience I have ever had. I have dealt with many institutions but, First National and Andrea Allen are far above the rest. I am grateful to have had everything done in such a manner that left nothing undone. Thank you so much for a job well done and I hope we have future dealings with one another. I would recommend you all to anyone!

Jodi Potter

18:17 31 May 17

After 10 years in the rental business industry, my husband and I opted to sell off our properties. We sold two through land contracts and another through a traditional mortgage sale. Though the steady monthly income was reliable, we opted to sell our larger note to pay down debt and free up our monthly budget. After testing the waters with 5 different firms across the nation, we selected to use First National Acceptance Company. Our agent was Richard Nzokou. Richard provided the best information with the most clarity on the process of selling our note. The offer and closing value were very fair. Richard kept a close eye on our sale through the approval process and kept me informed every day. I highly recommend this company and encourage you to work with Richard.

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