Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the impact of technology on contemporary arts and culture.

Cash might be considered king, but it isn’t realistic to pay cash for every purchase in your life, such as buying a home or paying for a large renovation project. When buying a house, you may want to ...

A mortgage note represents a home loan for a given borrower. The note is a security instrument that allows the loan to be grouped with other mortgages after closing and sold to investors. A mortgage ...

Adam Barone is an award-winning journalist and the proprietor of ContentOven.com. He has 5+ years of experience as a content strategist/editor. Suzanne is a content marketer, writer, and fact-checker.

When you take out a mortgage, or any other kind of loan, the law requires you to sign a document that signifies your agreement to repay the money. The promissory note represents a binding legal ...

Investing in mortgage notes is an appealing alternative to purchasing properties outright and becoming a landlord. However, unlike a hard real estate purchase, you don’t own the property when you ...

A mortgage note, also known as a promissory note, is a legal agreement to repay your mortgage. It outlines the terms agreed upon between you and your lender, including the amount you owe, your ...

Buying a home is an exciting time. If you're like millions of other buyers around the country, you will need a mortgage to buy the home. In that case, you’ll be required to sign your mortgage note at ...