Can you easily locate the original mortgage note? This important legal document should be kept in a safe place, and here is why! The promissory note is a promise to pay or IOU from the property buyer. It spells out the amount due and terms of repayment. In legal jargon it is known as a negotiable instrument. Similar to a check, the original must be presented to collect or prove ownership. If the Continue Reading about Safekeeping the Original Mortgage Note
Protecting Mortgage Note Values
Payment Histories Increase Note Values
Want top dollar when selling mortgage notes? Increase the value with payment histories! Keeping an accurate record of the payments received on a mortgage note is essential for knowing how much the buyer still owes. This also establishes a record of their payment habits - with an added benefit. The value of a note can be improved by presenting note buyers a verifiable payment Continue Reading about Payment Histories Increase Note Values
Protect Your Mortgage Note With Current Taxes and Insurance
A buyer failing to make payments on the mortgage note isn't your only worry. Understandably, a buyer that stops making payments is a major concern when using owner financing. After all, a seller-financed note is a very valuable asset. Unfortunately many sellers fail to protect their asset when it comes to another area...verifying current property insurance and taxes. Next to Continue Reading about Protect Your Mortgage Note With Current Taxes and Insurance