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April 23, 2026 · Robert Hytha

Chain of Title and Assignments

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.

Ep. 360:00
5:18
  • 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 file needs — and the one that must be an original with wet ink signatures

  • What successor by merger means and why it is not always a red flag when entity names don't match

  • Why recording your assignment in the right county after closing is the step that puts you on title and protects your position

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