What is a Vendor Take Back? A VTB or Vendor Take Back is when the seller (vendor) of a property provides you with a some or all the mortgage financing for purchasing his/her property. This type of financing is more common on commercial properties (including multi residential) however you can tap into this strategy on residential purchases. A VTB can also entail the seller covering one or more of your closing costs such as land transfer tax, appraisal, survey or application fees. Why Consider a Vendor Take Back There are many reasons as to why seller-arranged financing may be attractive to you as a buyer: 1. Buying a distressed property. If you are a flipper or looking to buy distressed properties with the mindset of improving/renovating those to increase value then a VTB may come in handy, simply because some lenders may shy away from lending against such a property or may lend at whopping interest rates. When dealing with distressed properties, it is often beneficial that you finance your purchase through a combination of a VTB, Line of credit, your own cash and then approach a lender once you have brought the property to a certain standard. 2. You are unable to obtain Financing through the standard lending sources. Qualifying for a VTB is a matter of negotiating one with the seller while getting a mortgage requires you to qualify with the lender. If your financing application got declined and you have exhausted your...