Cash might be considered king, but it isn’t realistic to pay cash for every purchase in your life, such as buying a home or paying for a large renovation project. When buying a house, you may want to ...

At some point in the life of your business, you will likely need to borrow money -- particularly if you need to buy new equipment or inventory. Loans from banks or other institutional lenders are ...

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 ...

A promissory note is a type of negotiable instrument that's similar to a common law contract. Basically, it is a promise to pay a certain amount to the holder of the note, according to certain terms, ...

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The line between real property transactions and securities transactions is not always clear. California Corporations Code Section 25100(p) provides an exemption for a promissory note secured by a lien ...