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Lease Purchase (Lease Option)

lease purchase (lease option)

assists low to moderate income homebuyers in purchasing a home by allowing them to lease a home with an option to buy; the rent payment is made up of the monthly rental payment plus an additional amount that is credited to an account for use as a down payment.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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