Elon Musk Loaned $6.7 Million to a Couple Who Became His Tenants
In 2013, Elon Musk purchased Gene Wilder's former mansion in Los Angeles for $6.75 million, intending to preserve its legacy. In 2020, he offered the house for $9.5 million, requiring the buyer to maintain its original state. Jordan Walker-Pearlman, Wilder's nephew, and his wife bought the house for $7 million with Musk financing $6.7 million of the purchase.
However, four years later, the couple faced financial difficulties and fell behind on payments, leading Musk's company to issue a notice of default. Despite the risk of foreclosure, the couple continues to live in the mansion and has listed it for sale at $12.95 million to settle their debt.
Walker-Pearlman remains grateful to Musk, viewing the opportunity to buy the house as a magical chance, despite the current challenges. He expresses no complaints about the situation, emphasizing a spiritual debt to Musk for preserving his uncle's legacy.