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Seller Financing Calculator

Estimate the payment obligations when a business seller finances part of the purchase price.

FormulaSeller note = purchase price × seller-financed percentage; payment uses amortization formula
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Seller Financing Calculator

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Results

Outputs

Seller note
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Monthly payment
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Balloon balance
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Planning estimate only. Verify assumptions before making a financial decision.

Worked example

A 20% seller note on an $800,000 deal creates a $160,000 note before interest and negotiated terms.

Methodology

How this calculation works

The model calculates the seller-financed principal and applies the selected fixed rate, amortization, and balloon terms.

How to interpret the result

Review subordination, standby requirements, security, default remedies, and tax treatment with qualified advisers.

Limitations

Results are educational planning estimates. They do not include every tax, legal, accounting, financing, or business-specific consideration and are not professional advice.

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Formula and example
Seller note = purchase price × seller-financed percentage; payment uses amortization formula

A 20% seller note on an $800,000 deal creates a $160,000 note before interest and negotiated terms.

Common use cases
  • Compare seller-note structures.
  • Estimate the seller's interest income.
  • Test the buyer's combined debt burden.
Seller Financing Calculator FAQ

Can a seller note have a balloon?

Yes. Seller notes commonly use a longer amortization schedule with an earlier maturity, but every term is negotiated.

Should the seller note be combined with senior debt?

Yes. A buyer should test total annual debt service, lien priority, standby requirements, and downside coverage across all financing.

How is Seller Finance calculated?

The model calculates the seller-financed principal and applies the selected fixed rate, amortization, and balloon terms.

How should I interpret the result?

Review subordination, standby requirements, security, default remedies, and tax treatment with qualified advisers.