A mortgage provided by the seller to the buyer in part payment of the purchase price of real estate. It serves as an alternative or additional financing option for buyers who may not qualify for traditional loans.
A Vendor’s Lien, also known as a Purchase Money Mortgage, gives the seller a security interest in the property sold until the buyer pays the full purchase price.
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