A promissory note, in its simplest form, is an instrument by which a Borrower (the Maker) acknowledges its obligation to repay the Lender (the Payee). Historically, Lenders required Borrowers to enter ...

Recent headlines have revealed distress in the real estate market, which may lead to opportunities for investors willing to take a bit of risk. There are many examples all over the country of groups ...

You have to spend money to make money, as the old saying goes. But sometimes you have to borrow money to spend money, too. “It’s really the most important legal document that establishes the ...

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 ...

Lindsay VanSomeren is a personal finance writer based out of Kirkland, Washington. Her work has appeared on Business Insider, Credit Karma, LendingTree, and more. Lindsay VanSomeren is a personal ...