Vendor financing has been a popular way to buy property in Australia for over a hundred years, especially for those who can't get a traditional home loan. It allows buyers to move in once requirements are met and works for self-employed investors without extensive financial records. When using vendor financing, buyers receive a contract of sale outlining loan repayments and regular statements to help refinance, and must negotiate the interest rate, payment amount, loan length, and other contract details with the seller.