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Mortgage Glossary

Seller Financing

Mike Starr·Reviewed August 2026

Seller financing (also called owner financing) is when the seller acts as the lender and carries the mortgage for the buyer instead of a traditional financial institution. The buyer makes monthly payments directly to the seller. Terms are negotiable between buyer and seller. Seller financing can be useful when traditional financing is difficult to obtain.