Legal Question in Real Estate Law in South Carolina

Re: mortgages and deeds

As far as I know, Virginia still permits the use of the confession of judgment provision in a debt instrument whereby the debtor gives written

authority for the entry of judgment against him

in the event that he defaults on his payments.

This provision in a debt instrument ot agreement permits the creditor or his attorney to appear

in court once the debtor has defaulted and receive

an automatic judgment against the debtor. A lien,

can then be immediately filed against the debtor's property and garnishment and levy actions against salary and bank accounts undertaken.

Whatever kind of debt instrument you choose to utilize in this situation, it should contain a

provision for this confession of judgment.

Re: mortgages and deeds

As primary protection, you are correct, a note and mortgage are the answer. But, you could supplement your protection with the note further liening salary due, boats, cars, life insurance cash value assignments, etc., careful to provide that the exercise of one remedy is not to the exclusion of exercising against others. Afterall, there may be no equity in the residence. He should provide that information as well.