售房英语对话-Whether to Carry Part of a Loan(2)

A: My potential buyer has asked me to carry part of his loan.
B: The decision to carry part of a loan might be advantageous¹ to you or problematic.
A: Why would I ever want to carry a note on a house?
B: It is a type of investment that can offer a fairly steady return over a set period of time.
A: Why is my buyer requesting that I carry part of his loan?
B: Oftentimes buyers are well able to afford the home but unable to qualify for a loan.
A: Are there any risks in carrying a second mortgage?
B: You are basically betting on the fact that the home is not going to drastically fall in price. This could leave you with a house that is not worth much.
A: Will I be financing this loan for a set period of time?
B: That is entirely² up to you and the buyer.
 

1 advantageous   

adj.有利的；有帮助的

参考例句：

• Injections of vitamin C are obviously advantageous.注射维生素C显然是有利的。
• You're in a very advantageous position.你处于非常有利的地位。

2 entirely   

ad.全部地，完整地；完全地，彻底地

参考例句：

• The fire was entirely caused by their neglect of duty. 那场火灾完全是由于他们失职而引起的。
• His life was entirely given up to the educational work. 他的一生统统献给了教育工作。