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Buying and selling

# Seller financing

Seller financing is when the domain owner lets the buyer pay over time, taking on the credit risk. It is a type of payment plan where the seller acts as the lender.

## Why it matters

This helps buyers who cannot pay the full price at once. The seller may charge interest or a higher price, and may keep the domain at escrow until paid in full. Terms should state the down payment, the monthly amount, late fees, and what happens in a default. Sellers should check the buyer's background. Common mistake: transferring the domain at the start with only a promise to pay. If the buyer stops paying, getting the name back can be hard, so use escrow or a locked account.

Source: [escrow.com](https://www.escrow.com/)

[Read nextDomain Lease-to-Own and Payment Plans: How They Work](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/domain-lease-to-own)

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