Promissory Note
Sets the loan principal, interest rate, amortization, due dates, prepayment options, late fees, and how payments are applied to principal and interest.
Seller financing expands buyer options, accelerates closings, and preserves liquidity for sellers while creating an enforceable repayment obligation; ensure the agreement meets ESIGN and UETA requirements for electronic execution where applicable.
Seller financing is used by property sellers, private lenders, small developers, and buyers who cannot access traditional mortgage credit.
Parties and their advisors should coordinate document drafting, notarization, recording, and tax reporting to reduce legal risk and ensure enforceability.
Sets the loan principal, interest rate, amortization, due dates, prepayment options, late fees, and how payments are applied to principal and interest.
Identifies collateral (mortgage or deed of trust), liens, recording county, and conditions for release upon repayment to protect lender interests.
Includes amortization table or schedule, balloon payments, and procedures for payment application and payoff statement requests.
Defines events of default, notice cure periods, acceleration rights, late fees, and remedies including foreclosure or repossession.
Allocates responsibility for escrowed taxes and insurance, sets escrow administration, and addresses uninsured losses or tax delinquencies.
Seller and buyer representations on title, authority, and disclosure of encumbrances to reduce later challenges and indemnify parties.
| Template | Create reusable seller finance template |
|---|---|
| Field Types | Use date, currency, and conditional fields |
| Conditional Logic | Show security clauses if collateral selected |
| Signer Authentication | Email, SMS code, or KBA options |
| Storage | Secure PDF with audit trail |
Choose eSignature settings that meet evidentiary needs: authentication level, audit trail, and secure storage must be planned ahead.
Ensure the chosen platform supports the signature type required by applicable law (ESIGN/UETA) and any industry-specific controls, such as a BAA for HIPAA-covered workflows.
| 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 | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |
On or before closing date
Record mortgage or deed promptly after signing
Provide signed copies to all parties immediately
Prepare for information returns by Jan 31 (IRS deadlines)
Varies by state; act promptly on disputes
Have final document and IDs ready
Verify identity per notary rules
Sign before a commissioned notary
Use RON where state permits
Obtain required witness signatures
Ensure notary records the act
Verify county requirements before submission
Send certified copies after recording