
Your Guide to Note Investing Jargon & Slang
Dive into the essential note investing jargon with our comprehensive guide. Learn key terms and phrases every note investor should know.
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Understand promissory notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, and the documents that secure or evidence a loan.
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Dive into the essential note investing jargon with our comprehensive guide. Learn key terms and phrases every note investor should know.

Understand the important differences in a real estate transaction between a deed of trust vs mortgage to help you in note investing.

What's the difference between a mortgage and a note? A mortgage note is a written agreement outlining the specifics of a mortgage loan, basically an an “IOU,” whereas a mortgage is a loan that secures the property against the loan in the event that the borrower defaults.