For seller financing, the land buyer makes a lending agreement directly with the owner of the land, allowing them to skip the hassle of going through a traditional lender. These loans are still carefully regulated, and you can rest assured that the process is both relatively straightforward and very common. Rather than getting a credit check, buyers must provide proof of income, and the details of the loan are negotiated directly between the buyer and seller. An interest rate, down payment, and loan term are agreed to, and the agreement is signed. The buyer pays a down payment up front, and then makes monthly payments on the loan, similar to a traditional mortgage. At the end of the loan term, the buyer will make a final balloon payment to pay off the remaining balance, at which point they will retain full ownership of the property.




