If you invest in second-position notes or any subordinate liens in California—this new law is a must-know. California Assembly Bill 130, signed June 30, 2025, adds strict new requirements to non-judicial foreclosures on junior liens such as: This law isn't just about lender oversight—it has direct consequences for note investors buying in the secondary market. Before … [Read more...] about What California AB 130 Means for Second Lien Note Investors
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You’ve Signed on a Note Deal – Now What?
One of the best feelings as a Note Broker is when you sign on a deal. But that doesn't mean the fun is over. Note brokering is an excellent option for anyone in the note industry. Whether you're new and want to learn more, have a small budget and can't afford to purchase many notes, or have just come across a note that doesn't fit your parameters — brokering lets you get a … [Read more...] about You’ve Signed on a Note Deal – Now What?
Collateral Isn’t Everything — But It’s Close
We often get asked what is the most important factor when purchasing a note. Everyone has different hot buttons. Some investors will tell you that the location of the property is the most important factor, perhaps focusing on something close to their home or on judicial versus non-judicial states. Some will tell you the yield (return). Some will tell you the seasoning … [Read more...] about Collateral Isn’t Everything — But It’s Close
New to Note Investing? Here Are Your Next Steps
Real estate notes are a proven investment alternative, holding steady even when the general real estate market sees declines. Beyond that, seller financing offers tremendous opportunities for affordable homeownership to deserving buyers. It turn, it helps sellers looking to sell their hard-to-fund property or those wanting interest income instead of rental income. With all … [Read more...] about New to Note Investing? Here Are Your Next Steps
Seller Financing Held Strong in 2024
Following a year of growth, we continued to see strong owner financing numbers in 2024 with an 8% increase in dollar volume of created notes compared to last year. Let's dive into the numbers and see what other trends we saw. Insights on Owner Financing Trends Even as overall real estate activity cooled, the consistent creation of private notes underscores … [Read more...] about Seller Financing Held Strong in 2024
