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Joint Note

by | Feb 5, 2026

In real estate finance, a Joint Note is a promissory note signed by two or more individuals who share equal responsibility for repayment. Each signer is fully liable for the obligation, not just a proportional share.

This means the lender may seek full repayment from any one of the signers if the note goes into default. Joint notes are commonly used when multiple borrowers are purchasing or financing property together.