Debt financing is the process of raising capital through borrowing, typically via the issuance of bonds. It contrasts with equity financing, where capital is raised through the sale of ownership stakes in the company (stock).
**Owner Financing**, also known as **Seller Financing**, is a real estate financing method where the property seller directly finances the purchase for the buyer, bypassing traditional lending institutions. In this arrangement, the seller extends credit to the buyer, who agrees to make regular payments, including interest, until the loan is paid off or the property is refinanced.
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