What risks do a lease option hold for the buyer?

Individuals who attempt to buy homes on a lease-option rarely end up buying the home. This often has to do with the reason they try to buy on a lease-option. They usually cannot qualify for a home loan and expect that they will be able to qualify after a period of time. Later, they find they still cannot qualify – whether it is because of poor credit, lack of income (documentable income), or lack of savings to have a large enough down payment.

If this happens, you lose any option money you might have paid up front or as part of your monthly payment.

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