Episode 36: Chain of Title and Assignments

Real Estate Note Investing · Apr 23, 2026 · 5m · transcript

Most note investors focus on the numbers — but if the paperwork behind the loan is broken, the numbers don't matter. In this episode, we break down the two documents that transfer every mortgage note and why verifying the chain of title before you close is one of the most important things you can do as an investor.

🔍 What you'll learn:

✅ The difference between the note and the mortgage — and why each one transfers in a completely different way

✅ What the chain of title is and why a single gap in that chain can threaten your ability to enforce the lien

✅ The four documents every collateral…