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Straight answers about selling a mortgage note, land contract, business or commercial note. Can’t find yours? Call us or ask the Note Assistant.

  • Full or partial sale
  • A person reviews every note
  • Since 2017

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  • Real estate notes
  • Commercial notes
  • Business notes
  • Land contracts
  • Non-performing notes

Your remaining payments, paid to you today

If you have a question about selling a note and can’t find the answer here, call or email us and a note specialist will answer it.

The example on the right shows how it works: the payments still owed to you become one lump sum at closing. Your borrower keeps the same terms and simply pays the new holder.

Example note
$1,240 / month
Seller-financed home
Balance$118,600
Monthly payment$1,240
Payments made46
Payments left214
214 payments over about 18 years
One cash payment at closingYour price is set by a specialist after review

Selling a note: the basics

What is the process for selling my note?

You tell us about the note, we send a no-obligation offer, and if you accept we review the documents, the title and the payment history. A title company or attorney then closes the sale and releases your funds.

What kinds of notes do you buy?

Residential and commercial mortgage notes, trust deeds, land contracts and contracts for deed, business and equipment notes, and promissory notes. Performing and non-performing, firsts and seconds.

Can I sell only part of my note?

Yes. A partial purchase buys a set number of upcoming payments for cash now; after those, the payments come back to you.

Is selling my note the right choice for me?

It depends on your goals. We’ll show you the numbers for a full and a partial sale; it’s a good idea to also talk with your own financial or tax advisor.

Price and value

How is the value of my note determined?

Mainly by the balance, interest rate and payments left, the payer’s payment history and credit, the value of the property or collateral, and your lien position.

Will I receive the full face value?

Usually not. A buyer pays today for payments that arrive over years, so the price is below the remaining balance. A partial sale can narrow that gap.

Can I negotiate the offer?

Yes. Ask us to explain how we arrived at the number, and tell us what matters most to you; sometimes a different structure, like a partial sale, works better.

Find out what your note is worth

Free, no-obligation quote. Most people only need the basic terms to start.

Documents and closing

Which documents do I need?

The signed note, the recorded mortgage, deed of trust or contract, and the payment history. A settlement statement, title policy and insurance details also help.

What if documents are missing?

That’s common with private notes. Copies often come from the closing attorney, the escrow company or the county records; we’ll tell you what’s needed.

Who handles the closing?

A title company or attorney prepares the assignment documents and releases the funds to you.

Will you contact the person paying me?

Only with your permission, and usually only to confirm the payment history near the end of the review.

Special situations

Do you buy non-performing notes?

Sometimes, including firsts and seconds. Share the payment history and the property details so we can tell you what’s possible.

Do you buy commercial and business notes?

Yes: notes secured by retail, office, industrial or multifamily property, and notes from the sale of a business or equipment.

What happens if the payer stops paying after I sell?

After a full sale, the note belongs to the buyer, and collecting it is the buyer’s job, not yours.

Do you buy notes in every state?

Yes. We review notes secured by property anywhere in the United States.

Still deciding?

Does a quote cost anything?

No. The quote is free and there’s no obligation to sell.

How do I get started?

Fill in the quote form below, ask the Note Assistant or call 888-297-4099.

Get your cash offer

This is the form the “Get my cash offer” buttons lead to. Fill in what you know about your note; you don’t need every detail to start. A note specialist reviews it and calls you with a written offer. No cost, no obligation.

  • Quote for a full or partial purchase
  • Your information stays private
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