How Seller Financing Held Its Ground in a Shifting Housing Market Each year, we analyze seller financing activity across the United States as part of our annual report series, published for over 15 years! The 2025 numbers are in — and they continue to show that owner financing remains a meaningful and consistent part of the market. Key Seller Financing Trends in … [Read more...] about Seller Financing 2025 Industry Report: A Resilient $29.5 Billion Market
Wraparound Mortgages: How Note Buyers Eliminate Wrap Risk
Seller-financed wraparound mortgages are getting a lot of attention and not all of it is good. You’ll hear stories about sellers who received but didn’t make payments. You’ll hear warnings about credit exposure, insurance complications, and liability. And the one you’ll hear most are concerns over due-on-sale clauses. We’ve received our share of calls from wrap sellers … [Read more...] about Wraparound Mortgages: How Note Buyers Eliminate Wrap Risk
Working with Estate and Probate Notes
We’ve had a string of inherited estate notes recently, and they’ve reminded me just how much opportunity there is in this niche — if you’re willing to take the time to understand it. None of these came without a few bumps, but each one turned into a win for the seller and a solid investment for us. And yet, I still talk to note investors who’ve never considered going after … [Read more...] about Working with Estate and Probate Notes
The Hard-Working Hypothecation Real Deal
Leveraging Notes Without Letting Go Running low on capital for your next note or looking for a creative deal source to deploy capital? Discover how the hard-working hypothecation can help you unlock the value of a note portfolio—without selling it. What Is Hypothecation? Hypothecation is a fancy word for using an asset to obtain a loan. It allows a note holder to … [Read more...] about The Hard-Working Hypothecation Real Deal
Your Note Deal Just Closed: 7 Steps Smart Investors Take Next
You've done it. You found a deal, ran the numbers, closed the purchase, and officially own a real estate note. First, congratulations! Once you've celebrated the win, it's time to sit back and let the cash flow roll in, right? Not quite. Closing the deal is a milestone—but it's not the finish line. Now comes the part that keeps your investment safe, compliant, and … [Read more...] about Your Note Deal Just Closed: 7 Steps Smart Investors Take Next
