Commercial Second Position Assets

Commercial Second Position Assets

The general sale percentage price of a performing second position commercial mortgage note can vary widely depending on several factors, including the specific terms of the note, the creditworthiness of the borrower, current market conditions, and the risk appetite of...
Note Investing Rules

Note Investing Rules

In mortgage note investing, the income rule, debt rule, and cash rule are guidelines or criteria used to evaluate the potential profitability and risk of investing in mortgage notes. These rules help investors make informed decisions when considering mortgage note...
Face Rates and Discounts

Face Rates and Discounts

“Face rates” and “discounts” are terms related to the pricing and interest rates associated with mortgage notes. They are different aspects of how a mortgage note’s interest is calculated. Let me explain each and provide three examples of...
Time Value of Money

Time Value of Money

A mortgage note seller can use a time value of money (TVM) calculator to make informed financial decisions related to selling their mortgage notes. The TVM calculator helps them assess the present and future values of cash flows associated with the mortgage notes,...
Compound Interest

Compound Interest

A mortgage note seller should have a good understanding of compound interest because it plays a significant role in the financial aspects of mortgage notes. Here are some key points a mortgage note seller should know about compound interest: Definition: Compound...
Balloons and the Dodd-Frank

Balloons and the Dodd-Frank

The relationship between balloon payments, seller-financed notes, note value, and the Dodd-Frank Act revolves around regulations and practices in the real estate and lending industry. Let’s break down each component and explore their connection: Balloon...
Subject-To Sales

Subject-To Sales

Yes, a mortgage note can be sold subject-to, but it’s important to understand what this means and the implications involved. When a mortgage note is sold subject-to, it typically means that the buyer is taking over the existing mortgage on the property...
Mortgage Note Tapes

Mortgage Note Tapes

A mortgage note “tape” typically refers to a data file or electronic document that contains information about individual mortgage loans. These files are often used in the financial industry, especially in the secondary mortgage market, to facilitate the...
Single Family or Multi-Family?

Single Family or Multi-Family?

The risk associated with single-family or multi-family notes for a note investor depends on various factors, and it’s not as simple as one being universally more or less risky than the other. Both single-family and multi-family notes have their own unique risk...
Residential vs Commercial Loans

Residential vs Commercial Loans

The ease of selling a residential versus a commercial mortgage note depends on various factors, and there is no definitive answer as to which type is universally easier to sell. It largely depends on the specific characteristics of the note, the current market...