The Paper Trail

Author: Chris Seveney

Welcome to The Paper Trail, where we follow the journeymy journeythrough the world of mortgage note investing. I'm Chris Seveney, and after years of buying, managing, and selling notes with 7e Investments, I'm here to share the real stories behind the dealswhat went right, what went wrong, and what I wish I knew earlier. From non-performing loans to seller financing to private lending, this show is about more than strategiesits about learning to follow the paper trail and doing the due diligence that separates the pros from the rest. Let's hit the trail.
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351 | The Foreclosure Shift and Trends Reshaping Todays Market
Episode 351
Wednesday, 21 January, 2026

In this episode of the Paper Trail podcast, Chris discusses themes related to note investing with a focus on foreclosure trends. With 10 years of experience in mortgage notes and 25 years in real estate, Chris provides insights into the state of the foreclosure market post-COVID, contrasting it with the 2008 financial crisis.Key topics include foreclosure statistics from 2006 to 2025, varying foreclosure timelines by state, and the impacts of economic factors such as taxes, insurance, and interest rates on foreclosure trends.The episode also delves into how these trends affect note investors, emphasizing the opportunities in the growing non-performing mortgage note space.00:00 Introduction to the Paper Trail Podcast00:40 Diving into Foreclosure Trends02:00 Historical Foreclosure Data Analysis06:45 State-Specific Foreclosure Insights11:37 Metro Area Foreclosure Hotspots15:18 Foreclosure Timelines and Challenges22:07 Future Market Predictions and Opportunities24:45 Conclusion and Call to Action