These strategies have been used for decades by investors, brokers, and savvy sellers who understand how to create win-win deals when traditional financing doesn’t fit the situation.
As reported by First Tuesday, a California DRE-approved education provider in California, describes the AITD as:
“A financing arrangement that wraps the existing mortgage... used when the seller agrees to carry back a portion or all of the purchase price.”
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First Tuesday JournalAnd as noted by this California attorney:
“...period of high inflation in California mortgage loan rates this author saw the use of all-inclusive deeds of trust (a.k.a. wraparound deed of trust) to allow borrowers to acquire property when it was difficult to qualify for a high interest rate loan for the entire purchase price. Given the amount of money dumped into the economy by the federal reserve, inflation is likely to be returning, and buyers & sellers will again be using this type of creative financing.”
...and he continues:
“Given that economic signs are pointing to [an] increase in inflation throughout the country, and the new tougher requirements imposed by lenders, experienced real estate attorneys know that the wrap-around mortgage is likely to become popular again.” —
CalRealEstateLawyersBlog.comWhy This Strategy Works—In Any Market
Whether it's called an AITD, wraparound mortgage, land contract, or another form of seller financing, these strategies exist to solve a common challenge:
How can a seller move a property without taking a loss, refinancing their mortgage, or waiting around for a perfect, bank-approved buyer?
When used responsibly, wrap-style transactions like AITDs can offer a smart alternative. These structures:
Make it possible to sell without paying off an existing mortgage
Allow sellers to preserve a valuable low interest rate
Create opportunities to earn monthly income instead of lowering the price
Help both sides agree on terms that work now, not just what banks will approve
This approach has been used by experienced buyers and sellers for decades—and when structured properly, it can provide a flexible, secure path to closing, even in today’s challenging market.