Mortgage Note Capital vs Colonial Funding Group
Colonial Funding Group is one of the most influential names in the note industry — founded by Eddie Speed, the same figure behind the NoteSchool education brand, and reporting more than $500 million in notes traded. It buys, trades, and brokers paper. Here's an honest comparison for an individual note holder.
| Feature | Mortgage Note Capital | Colonial Funding Group |
|---|---|---|
| What they buy | Performing & non-performing private mortgage notes, owner-financed notes, land contracts, promissory notes | Performing & non-performing notes, land contracts, and portfolios |
| Role in the market | Direct buyer for individual sellers | Direct buyer plus active trader and broker |
| Track record | Founded by Adam Lambert; direct buyer | $500M+ traded; founded by Eddie Speed (also founded NoteSchool) |
| Headquarters | Nationwide; deep Texas & Southeast focus | Southlake, Texas |
| Portfolio buying | Individual notes and small portfolios | Active in portfolios and bulk trades |
| Transparency tools | Free note value calculator and clear how-we-value page | Quote-by-request |
An industry pillar that buys, trades, and brokers
Colonial Funding Group is, by reputation, one of the most established operations in seller-financed notes. Based in Southlake, Texas, founded by Eddie Speed — the same person behind the widely known NoteSchool education brand — Colonial reports more than $500 million in notes traded and works across performing and non-performing paper, land contracts, and portfolios. A note holder who values pedigree and deep market connections has a credible counterparty here.
One nuance worth understanding: Colonial operates as a direct buyer and an active trader/broker. That dual role is a strength at scale — a firm that trades constantly knows the market and can move large or unusual paper — but it's also a reason to ask a specific question before you sell: Are you buying my note for your own book, or placing it with another investor? There's nothing wrong with either model, but it changes who you're ultimately dealing with and how the economics work.
Where Colonial Funding Group stands out
Colonial's scale, longevity, and trading desk are genuine advantages for certain sellers. If you hold a portfolio of notes, a basket of mixed performing and non-performing paper, or an unusual asset that benefits from a wide network of investor-buyers, an active trader like Colonial can be exactly the right home. Its connection to the NoteSchool ecosystem also means it sits at the center of the seller-finance world. For an experienced investor unwinding a book of paper, that depth matters.
Where Mortgage Note Capital fits
We're built for the individual note holder — the person who sold one property on terms and now wants a lump sum, not a portfolio seller. That focus shapes everything:
- You deal directly with the buyer. We buy for our own book, so there's no question about whether your note gets re-traded to a third party.
- Transparency comes first. Our free note value calculator shows you an estimated range before any conversation, and our how-we-value page explains the math in plain language.
- A single point of contact through closing — no desk, no queue, no committee.
Like Colonial, we have deep Texas and Southeast roots, where the majority of owner-financed notes are created and where fast non-judicial foreclosure supports strong values. We buy performing and non-performing notes alike.
How to decide
- Selling a portfolio, a large book, or unusual paper that benefits from a broad buyer network? Colonial's trading depth is a real asset — get their quote.
- Selling one note (or a few) and want a clear, direct, walked-through sale? That's our lane, and we'll tell you honestly whether your note fits.
The right move with any note is to get more than one quote. Because we focus on individual sellers and price transparently, we welcome the comparison.
What both buyers will ask for
The diligence is similar wherever you sell. Gather the original promissory note, the recorded deed of trust or mortgage, the closing statement, a documented payment history, proof of insurance, and current title. Both buyers value notes on the present value of remaining payments, weighing interest rate, seasoning, equity (loan-to-value), lien position, the property, and state foreclosure speed. A complete file speeds either path.
Direct buyer vs. trading desk: the question that matters
The honest distinction here isn't quality — Colonial is a respected, deeply experienced firm. It's structure. A trading desk thrives on volume and a wide investor network, which is ideal for portfolios and unusual assets but means your single note may ultimately land with a buyer you never meet. A focused direct buyer like Mortgage Note Capital keeps your note on its own book and keeps one person on your deal from quote to close. For a portfolio, the network wins. For a single owner-financed note where you want to understand exactly who's buying and exactly how the offer was built, a transparent direct buyer is usually the cleaner experience. Compare both, measure each against our note value calculator, and choose the one whose model — and number — fits your situation.
The bottom line
Colonial Funding Group brings serious pedigree, $500M+ in trades, and a network that's ideal for portfolios and unusual paper. For an individual selling a single owner-financed note who wants a transparent, direct sale with one point of contact, Mortgage Note Capital is purpose-built. Ask any trader whether they're buying or brokering your note — then compare offers from both.