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INSTALLMENT PURCHASE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
WITHOUT WARRANTIES

1. PARTIES:

Seller:

Buyer:

2. HORSE(S) PURCHASED: The Seller hereby agrees to sell and the Buyer hereby agrees to buy, upon the terms and conditions set forth, the following described horse(s), hereinafter referred to as "the horse(s)."

With foal at side by in foal to

3. PURCHASE PRICE: The total purchase price shall be payable according to the following terms:

Buyer shall maintain the purchased horse(s) in (city) in the State of .

Registration papers shall be delivered to Buyer only upon full payment of all principal and interest due.

4. WARRANTY OF PEDIGREE AND REGISTRATION: Seller warrants the description stated above.

5. AS IS PURCHASE: Buyer accepts the horse(s) AS IS-WHERE IS and subject to any and all faults or defects that may now exist or subsequently appear. The express warranty of description above is exclusive of all others. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS, MERCHANTABILITY AND OTHERWISE ARE EXCLUDED.

6. All parties signing as Buyer are jointly and severally liable for all obligations of this contract, as principals, not as guarantors.

7. PREPAYMENT PRIVILEGE: Buyer may prepay any portion of the unpaid principal balance at any time. Prepayments shall apply to the last principal installments falling due.

8. ACCEPTANCE, NOTICE OF CLAIMS AND LIMITATION OF REMEDIES: Buyer accepts the horse(s) by signing this contract, and risk of loss passes immediately. Buyer is responsible for all board, veterinary and transportation expenses after the date hereof. Buyer shall make no claim for any breach of this contract, for recission or revocation, nor for any warranty, misrepresentation, mistake or other tort, unless Buyer first notifies Seller in writing of the basis and nature of the claim within thirty (30) days of the date of this contract. Buyer's remedies in contract, tort or otherwise are limited to refund of all amounts paid, upon return of the horse(s) to Seller. ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED to the full extent permitted by law.

9. BUYER'S WARRANTIES: Buyer shall provide adequate feed, shelter, worming, vaccinations, veterinary care and farrier care. Buyer shall keep the horse(s) free of all liens and encumbrances and pay all taxes levied with respect to the horse(s) when due. Buyer shall be responsible for all sales, transaction privilege and other taxes that may imposed as a result of this transaction. Buyer warrants that this purchase is for business or commercial purposes rather than for personal use. Buyer shall not remove the horse(s) from the County identified in Paragraph 1 above for longer than three (3) months unless Seller is given advance written notice of the new location.

10. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION: Buyer shall promptly obtain and maintain "full mortality" livestock insurance in an amount not less than any unpaid balance on this contract, naming Seller as additional loss payee to the extent of Seller's interest. Buyer shall provide Seller proof of such insurance, from a company acceptable to Seller, upon execution of this contract and upon each renewal. Buyer shall indemnify Seller against any claims arising out of this contract or related in any way to the horse(s), including the expenses of defending any such claim.

11. SECURITY INTEREST: To secure performance of all obligations of this contract, Buyer grants Seller a security interest in the horse(s) and all its offspring, produce and proceeds, including all foals born or in utero on or after the date hereof. Buyer shall execute such documents and perform such acts as may be required for Seller to perfect the security interest and insure its validity and enforceability, including but not limited to execution of UCC-1 Financing Statement. Seller is also authorized to file or record a photocopy of this contract as a financing statement.

12. BUYER'S DEFAULT AND CURE: Should Buyer default in the timely payment of any principal or interest, or fail to fulfill any other obligation of this contract, the entire unpaid balance shall, upon written notice to Buyer of late payment or other default, automatically become due and payable together with interest on all amounts due at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per annum, or the highest legal rate, whichever is less, from the date of such default until paid. Buyer may cure the default and reinstate the installment payment schedule within thirty (30) days of the mailing of the first notice of late payment or other default. Time is of the essence.

13. SELLER'S REMEDIES ON DEFAULT: Upon any default by Buyer that is not timely cured following proper notice, Seller shall have all rights and remedies provided by law, cumulatively, successively or concurrently, including but not limited to the following. Seller may take possession of the horse(s) without further notice to Buyer and without legal process, to the extent permitted by law. Seller may require Buyer, and Buyer hereby agrees, to make the horse(s) available to Seller at the location of this sale or other place convenient to both parties. To protect the collateral, Seller may pay any taxes or liens levied on the horse(s) and may provide insurance, feed, shelter, conditioning, worming, vaccinations, veterinary care or farrier care on Buyer's behalf and add such costs and expenses to the principal amount due under this contract. Seller may resell by public or private sale; if by private sale, Seller's customary methods of attracting potential buyers without prior advertising shall be deemed reasonable. Ten (10) days' notice shall be deemed reasonable notice of resale. No delay or omission by Seller in exercising any right or remedy shall operate as a waiver of that or any other right or remedy, and no waiver of any Buyer's breach of Seller's right or remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other or future breach, right or remedy.

14. NON-ASSIGNABILITY AND DUE ON SALE: Buyer's interest in the horse(s), foal(s), breeding right(s) and other rights and obligations under this contract may not be assigned or sold without Seller's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. All amounts due hereunder shall become immediately due and payable without notice if Buyer should sell or assign Buyer's interest in the horse(s), foal(s), breeding right(s), or obligations under this contract, or purport to do so, without Seller's prior written consent.

15. NOTICES: All notices, requests and consents required or permitted by this contract or for any other purpose shall be in writing, signed and personally delivered or mailed by registered or certified U.S. Mail to the appropriate address specified in paragraph 1 above, or such other address of which the sender has been given written notice.

16. APPLICABLE LAW, JURISDICTION AND ATTORNEY'S FEES: This contract shall be construed and governed by the laws of the state identified above the signature lines. At the option of Seller, jurisdiction and venue for any dispute arising under or in relation to this contract shall be only in the county and state identified above the signature lines. In the event lawsuit is brought with respect to this contract or Seller engages an attorney to repossess the horse(s), or collect amounts due, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees.

17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND SEVERABILITY: This contract contains the entire understanding of the parties concerning its subject matter; there are no oral or written promises or representations upon which Buyer is relying except as expressly set forth herein. This contract may be modified only in writing executed by both Buyer and Seller. Headings are for convenience only and are not part of this contract. The invalidity or unenforceability of any term or clause of this contract shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other terms or clauses, but otherwise this contract is indivisible notwithstanding allocation of prices the parties may agree upon for tax, insurance or other reasons.

Dated

at

, Alaska.

SELLER

BUYER has read and accepts all
terms appearing on all pages of
this contract

By:

By:

By:

By:

©2017 - Cottonwood Equestrian Publications

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What an Installment Sale and Security Agreement Is

An Installment Sale and Security Agreement is a contract in which a seller agrees to transfer ownership of assets to a buyer in exchange for payments made over time, while the seller retains a security interest in the collateral until payments are completed. The agreement describes the asset, the payment schedule, default remedies, and the secured party's rights. Parties commonly perfect the security interest by filing a UCC-1 financing statement. These agreements are used for equipment sales, vehicle transfers, business asset purchases, and other financed disposals where collateral secures unpaid installments.

Why use a formal Installment Sale and Security Agreement

A clear, written agreement protects both buyer and seller by defining payment terms, collateral, default remedies, and priority of claims. It preserves the seller’s security interest and facilitates enforcement, financing, and resale while reducing ambiguity over obligations and timelines.

Why use a formal Installment Sale and Security Agreement

Core sections to include in a professional agreement

A well-drafted Installment Sale and Security Agreement organizes commercial terms, collateral details, remedies, and administrative provisions so the agreement is enforceable and easy to administer.

Parties and Recitals

Identify buyer and seller by full legal names and states of organization; include brief recitals describing the transaction background and intent.

Payment Terms

Specify total purchase price, down payment, installment amounts, due dates, interest rate, late‑payment charges, prepayment rights, and application of payments to principal and interest.

Security Interest

Describe the security interest granted to the seller, including scope, perfection steps, and the seller’s remedies on default, such as repossession or foreclosure.

Collateral Description

Provide a precise collateral description sufficient for a UCC-1 financing statement; include serial numbers, VINs, or schedules when applicable.

Default and Remedies

Define events of default, cure periods, acceleration rights, recovery procedures, and allocation of repossession, sale, or deficiency responsibilities.

General Provisions

Include governing law, dispute resolution, assignment, notice methods, waiver rules, and any confidentiality or integration clauses to reduce later disputes.

Essential information to collect and record

Seller Name: Full legal entity name
Buyer Name: Full legal entity name
Collateral Description: Make, model, serial/VIN
Purchase Price: Total dollar amount
Payment Schedule: Dates and amounts
UCC Filing Details: Filing office and docket info

Step-by-step: completing and perfecting the agreement

Follow these steps in sequence to create, sign, and perfect an Installment Sale and Security Agreement with legal clarity.

  • 01
    Prepare draft: Draft agreement with parties, price, collateral, and remedies.
  • 02
    Confirm collateral: Verify serial numbers, VINs, liens, and ownership title.
  • 03
    Sign documents: Obtain signatures and dates from authorized signatories.
  • 04
    File UCC-1: File financing statement in proper jurisdiction to perfect interest.

Configuring a digital workflow for this agreement

Set up a repeatable eSignature workflow that enforces required fields, signer order, and retention of the audit trail.

Field Configuration
Authentication Email or SMS code; choose stronger options for high-risk deals
Required Fields Make names, dates, payment amounts, and collateral mandatory
Signer Order Enforce sequential signing to preserve execution sequence
Integrations Connect to CRM, storage, or accounting for automated records

Technical considerations for electronic completion

Choose a platform that supports reliable audit trails, conditional fields, and integrations to file and archive the agreement.

  • Document Formats: PDF and Word DOCX supported
  • Security Controls: TLS in transit and AES-256 at rest
  • Integrations: CRM, cloud storage, ERP connectors

Ensure the vendor supports ESIGN and UETA compliance, offers a signed document certificate (audit trail), and can export signed files in ISO‑compatible PDF for filing and long-term storage.

Where to send and how to distribute completed documents

After execution, route finalized copies to internal and external stakeholders to finalize perfection and recordkeeping.

  • Secretary of State: File UCC-1 financing statement to perfect security interest
  • Buyer and Seller: Provide fully executed copies to both parties
  • Lenders / Lessors: Notify other secured parties per interparty agreements
  • Records Archive: Store signed PDF and audit trail in document repository

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Common legal risks and adverse consequences

Failure to Perfect: Lien priority loss
Incorrect Names: UCC-1 rejection or contested enforcement
Late Payments: Accrued interest and default acceleration
Improper Notice: Claims of procedural defect
Repossession Risk: Costs and buyer litigation
Fraudulent Conveyance: Avoidance or statutory penalties

Avoid these frequent drafting and processing mistakes

  • Using informal collateral descriptions that are insufficient for a UCC-1 filing, which can leave the security interest unperfected and unsecured.
  • Failing to check existing liens and encumbrances before closing, resulting in unexpected senior claims against collateral.
  • Permitting oral modifications without written amendments, creating disputed obligations and enforcement delays during defaults.
  • Not specifying governing law and venue, which increases litigation uncertainty and may complicate cross-jurisdiction enforcement.

Practical tips for accurate and enforceable agreements

Follow these best practices to reduce ambiguity, speed filings, and preserve remedies in the event of default or dispute.

Standardize core clauses
Use consistent language for payment schedules, default definitions, and remedies to simplify review, avoid conflicting interpretations, and facilitate automated processing and template reuse.
Verify identities and authority
Confirm signers’ authority to bind parties with formation documents or board resolutions; mismatched authority can void enforcement.
Perfect promptly
File the UCC-1 financing statement in the correct jurisdiction immediately after signing to secure priority and reduce risk of competing liens.
Keep complete records
Retain signed PDFs, certificates of completion, UCC confirmations, and correspondence to support enforcement and audits.

Real-world examples of use and outcomes

These scenarios show how organizations use installment sale and security structures to close financed asset transfers while protecting seller interests.

Optica Ventures (COO)

Optica used a financed asset sale to transfer equipment while retaining security rights.

  • The UCC-1 was filed immediately.
  • The process allowed staged payments with clear remedies, reducing collection time and preserving resale options if default occurred.

Martin Properties (Founder)

A property owner sold tenant fixtures on installments and kept a security interest until paid.

  • Signatures and filings were coordinated remotely.
  • Centralized records and executed financing statements simplified enforcement and reduced administrative overhead when a late-payment situation required notice and cure.

Key deadlines to track for compliance and reporting

Track execution, filing, tax reporting, and periodic review dates to preserve rights and meet regulatory obligations.

Execution Date:

Date parties sign; determines when obligations and interest begin

UCC-1 Filing:

File promptly after execution to perfect the security interest

Tax Reporting:

Report sales or interest income per IRS deadlines applicable to the parties

Annual Reviews:

Periodically review collateral descriptions and lien positions

Retention Check:

Confirm record retention schedule at contract termination

Frequently asked questions and practical answers

Answers address common legal, filing, and eSignature concerns to help validate and document your Installment Sale and Security Agreement.


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