We'll discuss seller financing for business and how it works, as well as highlight the pros and cons for both buyers and sellers. Seller financing, or seller note, occurs when an owner serves as a lender and funds a percentage of the purchase price for a business acquisition.You (or the purchaser or transferee) must complete Form CBS-1, Notice of Sale, Purchase, or Transfer of Business Assets. Also known as "owner financing," seller financing is a payment system in which the seller acts as the buyer's principal lender. Seller financing allows business buyers and sellers to remove the middleman (bankers) and work together directly to come up with a funding deal. Through seller financing a business, the owner offers a prospective buyer the option to finance a portion of the business's sale price. Explore the critical aspects of due diligence in seller financing deals and what buyers must know to ensure a successful transaction. Seller financing refers to when the seller of a business provides part or all of the financing for the buyer to complete the acquisition. BizQuest has more businesses with owner and seller financing for sale listings than any other source. Seller financing can have several advantages.