Legal Definitions - domestic creditor

A domestic creditor is someone who is owed money by another person or entity and lives in the same state or country as the debtor. They can be someone who gave credit for goods or services or has a claim that can be paid off. They are different from foreign creditors who live in a different place. A creditor can have different types of claims, such as a lien on property or a bond that secures the debt. Knowing who the creditors are is important in situations like bankruptcy or when assets need to be divided.