When evaluating mortgage notes, one term that comes up but isn't always fully understood is the balloon payment. For note creators and investors, this feature can significantly impact both risk and return. Whether you're new to note investing or expanding your portfolio, understanding how balloon payments work is essential to making informed decisions. What Is a Balloon … [Read more...] about Balloon Payments in Mortgage Notes: What Note Investors Need to Know
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What Is Equity in Real Estate Notes? 5 Types Every Investor Should Know
Equity is a cornerstone of evaluating risk when buying real estate notes. When I talk to investors, this is usually where I see confusion: They think yield is the whole story — until a deal goes sideways. I once worked with a newer investor who said, "I don't care about equity. I'm getting a 12% return." Fast forward six months and the borrower stops paying. Now, … [Read more...] about What Is Equity in Real Estate Notes? 5 Types Every Investor Should Know
3 Ways To Recession-Proof Your Note Portfolio
On a recent note mastermind the question came up about stress-testing a note portfolio. This is a great idea from time to time. But what does that mean? How do you stress test a note portfolio? In short, look at your note portfolio and determine how it might perform in the event of a shift in the economy. How strong is your portfolio if the general public starts missing … [Read more...] about 3 Ways To Recession-Proof Your Note Portfolio
