Legal Guide

Seller Financing Regulations

Navigate the legal landscape of seller financing with our comprehensive guide to state usury laws, disclosure requirements, and IRS installment sale rules.

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Regulations by Asset Category

Each asset category has specific federal and state regulations. Click to browse listings in that category.

Real Estate
Residential, commercial, and land properties with seller financing options inclu...
TILARESPALead PaintFHA+1
5 required, 2 conditional
Auto / Vehicle Finance
Private-party auto sales, dealer financing, lease-to-own vehicles, motorcycles, ...
TILAOdometer ActUCC-9IRC 453
4 required, 2 conditional
Business Acquisition Finance
SMB acquisitions, seller-financed business sales, earnouts, asset purchases, sto...
UCC-9IRC 453IRC 197
3 required, 4 conditional
Equipment Finance
Construction equipment, medical equipment, restaurant equipment, farm equipment,...
UCC-9MACRSIRC 453
3 required, 2 conditional
Consumer Goods Finance
Furniture, appliances, electronics, home improvement packages, HVAC, solar, and ...
TILAMagnuson-MossUCC-9ECOA
4 required, 2 conditional
Private Lending
Hard money loans, bridge loans, personal secured loans, private mortgage loans, ...
SAFE ActUsuryIRC 453
3 required, 3 conditional
Note / Debt Marketplace
Real estate notes, auto notes, business notes, equipment notes, performing notes...
UCC-3UCC-9IRC 453
3 required, 3 conditional
Escrow / Settlement Services
Real estate escrow, vehicle escrow, business sale escrow, domain escrow, and hig...
RESPAEscrow LicenseBSA1099-S
4 required, 1 conditional
Title / Ownership Verification
Real estate title, vehicle title, boat title, aircraft title, lien searches, and...
Title InsuranceRESPAUCC-9Recording
4 required, 2 conditional
Payment Servicing
Loan servicing, note servicing, ACH payments, late fees, statements, and payoff ...
TILAServicing RulesEFTANACHA+1
5 required, 1 conditional
Insurance / Risk Products
Title insurance, GAP insurance, collateral insurance, homeowners insurance, E&O,...
McCarranInsurance Code
2 required, 3 conditional
Compliance / RegTech
Lending compliance, usury checks, disclosures, KYC/KYB, OFAC, fraud checks, and ...
BSAPATRIOTOFACFCRA+1
5 required, 1 conditional
Investor / Capital Markets
Note buyers, private credit investors, loan pools, fractional notes, and portfol...
Securities Act
1 required, 5 conditional
Marketplace SaaS
White-label portals for brokers, dealers, title firms, attorneys, lenders, and s...
GLBACAN-SPAM
2 required, 3 conditional

IRS Installment Sale Rules

Understand Section 453, AFR rates, Form 6252, and how to properly structure seller financing for optimal tax treatment.

Legal Disclaimer

This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Regulations change frequently. Always verify current laws with a licensed attorney and consult a tax professional for specific IRS implications. Last updated: January 2026.