Generating 10%–15% Returns with Short-Term Performing Hard Money Mortgages

Generating 10%–15% Returns with Short-Term Performing Hard Money Mortgages

Author: Scott Carson September 9, 2026 Duration: 14:57

Is your private capital sitting on the sidelines making sub-par yields while inflation eats away at your cash balance? Welcome back to The Note Closers Show Podcast as we celebrate a massive milestone—9 years on the air!

In today's episode, Scott Carson returns from a three-week trip through Minnesota and Wisconsin to break down a fresh tape of 55 performing hard money loans available for acquisition. Direct from a trusted Texas and Charlotte-based hard money lender looking to recycle capital for new originations, this portfolio offers short-term, double-digit yield opportunities for private note buyers. Scott walks step-by-step through the underlying asset classes, geographical distributions across the East Coast and Texas, and the operational advantages of buying pre-serviced, short-term debt.

Scott also discusses the velocity of capital, explaining why leaving funds idle for months erodes net annualized returns and how short-term bridge notes provide a stable cash-flow vehicle while you queue up larger acquisitions.

Key Topics Covered:

  • 9th Anniversary Milestone: Celebrating nine full years of broadcasting The Note Closers Show Podcast and empowering thousands of note investors nationwide.
  • Tape Breakdown & Pricing Parameters: Evaluating 55 short-term performing hard money loans with principal balances ranging from $53,000 up to $1,000,000.
  • Target Yields & Term Structure: Unpacking annualized interest rates between 10% and 15% with typical loan maturities running 6 to 18 months.
  • Geographic Asset Distribution: Reviewing loan footprints across Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas.
  • Lender Strategy & Capital Recycling: Why origination lenders sell performing paper at a 1-point funding fee to replenish loan capital for fresh origination demand.
  • Built-in Risk Mitigation & Servicing: The operational benefits of utilizing third-party loan servicers and leveraging hard money lenders’ built-in buyer networks in the event of default.
  • Velocity of Capital Mechanics: Calculating real-world net ROI and avoiding drag on uninvested private reserves.
  • Student Success Stories & Market Pipeline: Highlighting recent arbitrage deals, non-performing reverse mortgage acquisitions, and an upcoming pipeline of nearly 700 HUD/non-performing reverse mortgages.
  • Upcoming Educational Masterclasses: Overview of the Virtual Note Buying Workshop (Sept 19–20, 2026) and the live Wholesaling Notes 101 Masterclass (Sept 26, 2026).

Stop letting idle capital drag down your portfolio's performance! Take control of your investment velocity, evaluate these short-term performing notes, and keep your dollars generating consistent returns.

Ready to review the tape, partner on deals, or get your capital working? Schedule a strategy call directly with Scott at talkwithscottcarson.com or reach out via email at scott@weclosenotes.com! To register for the upcoming Virtual Note Buying Workshop and receive access to the live Wholesaling Notes 101 Masterclass, head over to notebuyingfordummies.com or wholesalingnotes.com. Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with fellow investors!


Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!


Book a Call With Scott HERE!


Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!


Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!


Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!


Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!


Join the Note Closers Show community today:


Scott Carson brings his deep experience as a seasoned investor directly to you in The Note Closers Show-The #1 Podcast for Note Investing. This isn't about general real estate chatter; it's a focused dive into the specific, often overlooked niche of note investing. Each episode is built on the practical premise of acquiring control of real estate assets at significant discounts, not through traditional property management, but by understanding and investing in the debt behind them. You'll hear Scott break down complex strategies into actionable steps, sharing the nuances of evaluating, purchasing, and profiting from mortgage notes. The discussions are geared toward investors and entrepreneurs who are serious about expanding their portfolio options beyond conventional methods. Tune in for candid conversations about market trends, due diligence, risk assessment, and the real-world stories of deals that worked and those that didn't. This podcast serves as a direct line to advanced tactics and foundational knowledge, all aimed at building your confidence in this unique segment of the investment world. If you're looking to move past theory and into the practical mechanics of building wealth through notes, Scott Carson provides the roadmap in every episode.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

The Note Closers Show - The #1 Podcast for Note Investing
Podcast Episodes
The Landman Deal: Odessa Performing Note Case Study [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:44
🤠 Tap Into West Texas Permian Magic: How to Uncover Massive Yields and Hidden Equity in Odessa Note DealsWelcome back to the 50 Deals for 50 Days series! In this episode, Scott Carson—"The Note Guy"—takes us deep out int…