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We’re happy to see you here at HomeFinder, the online real estate portal that makes finding rent to own property listings easy, regardless of where your search is focused. The popularity of rent-to-own is growing each day, with properties of every style and size in locales throughout the country. Whatever your budget and home wish-list preferences, HomeFinder will make your search stress-free with our easy-to-navigate portal and search functions. Filter your search to find the perfect possibilities from the thousands of listings on our site. Scroll through the listings to see photos or virtual tours, information about the year built, the home’s amenities, and more. When you shop with HomeFinder, you can also learn more about the neighborhoods, schools, local entertainment and shopping, as well as employment, the cost of living, and other important information about the community.

FAQs About Rent to Own Homes

What exactly is rent-to-own?

When you rent-to-own, you enter into an agreement where you commit to renting a property for a predetermined period of time. You then have the option to buy the home you are already living in. The lease typically includes a smaller down payment and a monthly ‘premium’ that is allocated toward the price of the house. The price is determined and written into the lease agreement. It does not change at the end of the lease. For example, you and the seller/landlord agree on a price of $150,000. You give a down payment of $10,000, and $200 of the monthly rent is allocated to the price for a period of two years ($4,800). At the end of the lease, you have $14,800 toward the home price of $150,000, leaving a mortgage in the amount of $135,200.

Why choose rent-to-own vs. a mortgage?

Rent-to-Own is an excellent alternative for those who want to buy but are either working to improve their credit score or don’t have enough of a down payment saved for the home. For those who are ready to make one last move into a home, but are not yet prepared for a mortgage, rent-to-own can be a great alternative. With this option, a portion of the rent goes toward the purchase price of the home, allowing the prospective buyer to work toward the needed down payment while already living in the home as a tenant. For those who need to work on their credit score, this option is a great way to get into the home, pay bills on time, and increase their score to qualify for a mortgage.

Is rent-to-own worthwhile?

Rent-to-own can be a wonderful option for both buyer and seller. While a prospective buyer is getting his/her finances in order, a seller can feel reassured about a prospective homeowner taking care of the property. Buyers get the extra time they need to save and lock in the price of their desired home. If the buyer walks away at the end of the lease, the seller has the added premium and the down payment as compensation for the delay in selling.

Is there any risk with rent-to-own?

Home buying comes with inherent risk. Rent-to-own has risks as well. Since the home price is locked in, a drop in value is always a risk. An increase in interest rates is also a potential risk for buyers. Sellers run the risk that a tenant will not go on to buy the home, putting them back at ‘square one.’

Rent to Own Statistics & Trends

According to a survey by the Federal Trade Commission: • Most of those who enter into a rent-to-own lease (67%) do intend to buy the home, although only 58% do go on to make the purchase. • The vast majority of those who rent-to-own, nearly 80%, are 18 to 44 years of age. • In 66% of housing markets in the United States, buying is more economical than renting, making the rent-to-own option even more desirable for those working toward the requirements to secure a mortgage successfully.