When it comes to buying and selling mortgage notes the seller and note broker want the same thing… the best possible price! That makes it tempting to blast out a quote request worksheet to every note investor in the directory. But wait! Consider the flip side before you hit that send button. … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2010
Safe Act and HR 4173 Update – Is it Good News for Seller Financing?
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A new law exempts up to 3 seller-financed transactions in a 12-month period from mortgage originator licensing requirements. Bill HR 1473, now known as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protections Act, was signed into Public Law No: 111-203 on July 21, 2010. A loud outcry was heard across the nation from real estate owners, investors, and note buyers on any restrictions that would limit sellers from using owner financing on property they owned. It seems the lawmakers have … [Read more...]
How to Sell Your Mortgage Note
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Tired of receiving monthly payments? Wishing for a lump sum of cash today? If you sold property with seller financing chances are you’ve wondered about selling the real estate note. Here’s how to sell a mortgage note, trust deed, or contract in 7 easy steps. Step #1 - Request Quote Just complete a short informational worksheet to receive a free no obligation quote. This can be submitted online, by fax, or over the phone. Click Here for a List of Note Buyers Click Here to Download a … [Read more...]
Investing in Real Estate Notes: Transitioning from Note Broker to Note Investor
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Have you ever thought of buying and holding a real estate note for yourself instead of brokering it to an end investor? I strongly encourage you to do so as it can be a rewarding path in the note business. I initially began brokering notes in 2005 and in 2007/2008 made the transition from note broker to note investor. Here are some thoughts to keep in mind if you are looking to begin investing in notes to hold for yourself. … [Read more...]
Note Brokers Make Money with Monterey’s Consumer Finance Program
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You buy real estate contracts but have you worked with retail installment contracts? Read our exclusive interview to discover how note brokers are working with Monterey's Consumer Finance Program to make money in the cash flow business. … [Read more...]
Cash Flow Notes and 500,000 Motorcycles?
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What does the world’s largest motorcycle rally have to do with cash flow notes? Absolutely nothing! Sometimes even note buyers need some R and R. So after riding 1300 miles (no trailers allowed) this week’s edition of Note Investor is coming to you from Sturgis, South Dakota. … [Read more...]
