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06/21/2026

There's a written set of rules for buying and selling mortgage notes — and then there's the unwritten one.

The unwritten one determines whether sellers send you their next deal, whether buyers trust your tape, and whether your reputation in this industry works for you or against you.

So we asked the people who live it every day. Active note investors, fund managers, and marketplace pros weighed in on what professional etiquette actually looks like at the negotiating table — from honoring your bids to communicating clearly when a deal falls through.

Featured voices include Chris Seveney (7e Investments), Justin Bogard (American Note Buyers), Cody Cox (Bridge City Factors), Tracy Z & Fred Rewey (Note Investor), Jay Redding (Cassidy Investment Group, LLC), and Brett Burky (Paperstac).

The full roundup is live on the Paperstac blog — Read what the industry says about note etiquette here: https://paperstac.com/blog/mortgage-note-buying-selling-etiquette/

06/18/2026

We asked experienced note industry professionals what professional etiquette really looks like — and they delivered.

The result: a complete guide to mortgage note buying and selling etiquette. How to make an offer, handle due diligence, communicate well, and avoid the mistakes that quietly kill deals.

Note investing is a relationship business, and your reputation is everything.

Read the full guide — https://paperstac.com/blog/mortgage-note-buying-selling-etiquette/

Thank you to all the experts who shared their insight!
Tracy Z
Jamie Bateman
Christopher Seveney
Cody Cox
Redding
Bogard
Rewey
Brett Burky

06/18/2026

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Fundamentals, due diligence, bidding, closing, and more.

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06/18/2026

Should You Invest in a Mortgage Note Fund or Buy Notes Yourself?

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/EdBetMgLDeQ?si=nm0l-hJAel4SfMgY

Should you invest in a mortgage note fund or build your own portfol...

06/17/2026

A smart contract is one of those buzzwords tossed around in fintech circles — but what does it actually mean for mortgage note investors?

Here's the plain-English version:

A smart contract is a self-executing digital agreement stored on a blockchain. The terms are written directly in code, and ex*****on happens automatically when conditions are met.

Applied to note investing, that could look like:
📅 Monthly payment automatically routed to note holder
🔔 Default trigger flagged in real time when a payment is missed
📋 Collateral records updated automatically on payoff
🤝 Partial note splits executed without manual paperwork

This reduces human error, servicer delays, and disputes — which are three of the biggest pain points in the industry today.

We're at early innings, but the infrastructure is being built now. Note investors who understand this will have a significant edge.

🔗 Full breakdown:
https://paperstac.com/blog/blockchain-fintech-mortgage-note-investing/

06/16/2026

Before you bid, assess the risk. ⚖️

Key factors include:
→ LTV ratio
→ Location + property condition
→ Interest rate vs. market
→ Payment history consistency
→ State foreclosure laws

These make you a smarter, more confident investor.

👉 Full guide: https://paperstac.com/blog/unlocking-the-potential-of-note-investments-a-guide-to-risk-assessment/

06/15/2026

New to Paperstac? Start here. 📋

The Paperstac Knowledge Base covers everything you need to buy and sell mortgage notes on the platform:
✅ Uploading a tape
✅ Reviewing collateral
✅ Submitting bids
✅ Tracking escrow
✅ Closing transactions

Less guesswork. Faster deals. More confidence.

👉 Explore the Knowledge Base: https://paperstac.com/knowledge-base

06/13/2026

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁? Buying mortgage notes on Paperstac is your gateway to passive income!

Our platform makes note investing accessible to everyone - from beginners to pros.

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Free beginner guides
Educational YouTube content
In-depth blog articles
Paperstac Academy

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06/13/2026

🚩 Not every note is worth buying.

Watch out for:
❌ LTV over 100%
❌ Clouded title
❌ Delinquent property taxes
❌ Poor property condition
❌ Inflated BPO
❌ Incomplete collateral file

Due diligence protects your investment. Never skip it.

👉 Red flags guide: https://paperstac.com/blog/note-investing-red-flags/