Legal Description
Full metes-and-bounds or recorded lot reference to ensure correct property identification and recordability.
A well-drafted Financed Real Estate Contract reduces closing delays, clarifies loan terms and obligations, and sets precise conditions for funding, escrow, recording, and default remedies under state real property law.
Typical participants include licensed real estate brokers, seller and buyer attorneys, mortgage lenders, title companies, and the buyer and seller themselves.
Coordination among these parties ensures funds, title, and recording are aligned at closing to protect both purchaser and secured lender interests.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Seller → Buyer → Lender → Escrow Officer |
| Authentication | Email + SMS code for lender; email-only for buyer/seller |
| Attach Exhibits | Upload promissory note, deed of trust, payoff instructions |
| Audit Trail | Enable IP, timestamp, and certificate of completion |
Choose a platform that supports audit trails, multi-factor signer authentication, and secure storage for financing exhibits.
Ensure the selected provider supports the required compliance standards (ESIGN, UETA) and any industry-specific needs such as HIPAA BAA where applicable.
Full metes-and-bounds or recorded lot reference to ensure correct property identification and recordability.
Loan amount, rate, amortization, points, escrow requirements, and lender conditions for funding.
Inspection, title approval, appraisal, and loan approval timelines and cure periods.
Taxes, HOA fees, and escrow prorations with calculation method and effective date.
Late payment cure period, acceleration, and foreclosure or retention options under state law.
Who pays recording fees, where to record, and required notarization or witness steps.
Save a signed PDF/A copy to preserve formatting and embedded signatures for long-term retention.
Include signed contract, promissory note, deed of trust, and the audit trail in one downloadable ZIP.
Keep an editable DOCX master copy for lawful amendments and version control.
Store in a secure document repository (Box, Google Drive, or your title company system).
A natural person with capacity signs in their individual capacity; confirm government ID and, if applicable, marital status disclosures per state law.
Corporate or trust signers must have documented authority (board resolution, trust certification) and show that the signer has authority to encumber the property.
Date parties sign; starts contingency timelines
Date by which buyer must obtain lender approval
Typically within 7–14 days after contract effective date
Date escrow disburses funds and documents are recorded
Record security instrument promptly to protect priority
Parties execute the purchase and financing terms.
Inspections, appraisal, and title issues addressed.
Lender issues final commitment and closing package.
Security instrument recorded; lender disburses funds.
A small developer sold a lot with seller financing to bridge a buyer's cash shortfall.
An individual buyer used seller financing to purchase a suburban home when bank underwriting stalled.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |