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Chris Seveney CEO at 7e Investments (Passive Income Fund)

Chris Seveney, CEO & Co-founder of 7e Investments, brings over 25 years of Real Estate know-how. His journey with 7e started in 2016 when he jumped into acquiring and trading mortgage notes. Chris has built a portfolio of 500+ notes, totaling over $25 million, spanning different states. Before diving into mortgage notes, he had a standout career, managing a multimillion-dollar asset portfolio and overseeing property projects worth $150 million. Throughout his 25-year journey, Chris handled $750 million in new construction projects.

At 7e, Chris is a beacon of real Estate excellence, known for his commitment to honesty and professionalism. His passion and determination make him a trusted leader, earning respect from partners and colleagues. Since the beginning of his career, Chris aimed to set industry standards and foster Innovation. His leadership led to multiple award-winning teams, recognized for outstanding contributions to the field. Outside work, Chris, a father and avid Boston sports fan, adds a personal touch to his journey.

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358 | Tariffs, Labor Costs, And The Double Squeeze On Real Estate &Raquo; Xce Repna 2
358 | Tariffs, Labor Costs, and the Double Squeeze on Real Estate

In this episode of The Paper Trail, host Chris Seveney breaks down the “double squeeze” currently pressuring real estate construction from two directions at once: rising tariffs on building materi…

In this episode of T…

In this episode of The Paper Trail, host Chris Seveney breaks down the “double squeeze” currently pressuring real estate construction from two directions at once: rising tariffs on building materials and a tightening construction labor market. Drawing from nearly 30 years of experience in construction and development, Chris explains how these forces are changing the economics of new development and why passive investors should pay close attention. Episode Timeline 00:00 Tariffs and Labor Crunch 01:44 Tariffs Raise Material Costs 04:00 Labor Shortage Hits Timelines 07:21 Double Squeeze on …

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How To Buy Mortgage Notes: A Strategic Guide To Investing In Private Debt &Raquo; Logo
How to Buy Mortgage Notes: A Strategic Guide to Investing in Private Debt

What if You Could Access the Income Side of Real Estate Without Ever Managing a Single Tenant or Fixing a Broken Pipe? Most investors assume real estate wealth requires physical property ownership. Th…

What if You Could Ac…

What if You Could Access the Income Side of Real Estate Without Ever Managing a Single Tenant or Fixing a Broken Pipe? Most investors assume real estate wealth requires physical property ownership. The most disciplined portfolios, however, often focus on the debt side of the transaction rather than the ownership side. If you want steady […] The post How to Buy Mortgage Notes: A Strategic Guide to Investing in Private Debt appeared first on 7e Investments.

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Risk Mitigation, Due Diligence, And Management For Passive Investors In Mortgage Notes &Raquo; Logo
Risk Mitigation, Due Diligence, and Management for Passive Investors in Mortgage Notes

Watch the Webinar Replay: Risk Mitigation, Due Diligence, and Management for Passive Investors in Mortgage Notes   Mortgage note investing involves risk, including possible loss of capital. Passive i…

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Watch the Webinar Replay: Risk Mitigation, Due Diligence, and Management for Passive Investors in Mortgage Notes   Mortgage note investing involves risk, including possible loss of capital. Passive investors evaluating this asset class must understand how these investments are structured, managed, and resolved before making allocation decisions. Mortgage notes represent real estate-backed debt, where the […] The post Risk Mitigation, Due Diligence, and Management for Passive Investors in Mortgage Notes appeared first on 7e Investments.

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Building On Success: Introducing Our Next Income Opportunity &Raquo; Logo
Building on Success: Introducing Our Next Income Opportunity

Watch the Webinar Replay: Building on Success and Introducing the Next Mortgage Note Income Opportunity for Passive Investors in Mortgage Notes In this in-depth webinar, Chris Seveney walks passive in…

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Watch the Webinar Replay: Building on Success and Introducing the Next Mortgage Note Income Opportunity for Passive Investors in Mortgage Notes In this in-depth webinar, Chris Seveney walks passive investors through the launch of the company’s Regulation A+ 2.0 offering and explains the broader strategy behind mortgage note investing as a real estate-backed investment approach. […] The post Building on Success: Introducing Our Next Income Opportunity appeared first on 7e Investments.

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354 | We Are Entering The Uncomfortable Cycle Of Mortgage Note Investing &Raquo; Xce Repna 2
354 | We Are Entering The Uncomfortable Cycle Of Mortgage Note Investing

The easy part of a credit cycle is when rising home prices hide mistakes. That phase appears to be ending. In this episode, Chris Seveney, CEO of 7e Investments, shares a grounded view of where the m…

The easy part of a c…

The easy part of a credit cycle is when rising home prices hide mistakes. That phase appears to be ending. In this episode, Chris Seveney, CEO of 7e Investments, shares a grounded view of where the mortgage note market sits today and how his firm is adjusting its strategy for 2026. Drawing on direct asset management experience across performing and non-performing loans, Chris explains why today’s environment demands tighter underwriting, deeper operational oversight, and more disciplined execution. While housing Stress is not yet broad across the market, it is becoming more concentrated an…

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353 | How Cost Of Homeownership May Lead To An Increase In Non Performing Mortgages &Raquo; Xce Repna 2
353 | How Cost of Homeownership May Lead To An Increase in Non Performing Mortgages

In this episode, Chris Seveney, CEO of 7e Investments, breaks down a long-term historical comparison of renting versus owning from 1970 through 2026 and explains why today’s cost imbalance matters f…

In this episode, Chr…

In this episode, Chris Seveney, CEO of 7e Investments, breaks down a long-term historical comparison of renting versus owning from 1970 through 2026 and explains why today’s cost imbalance matters for mortgage note investors. Rather than focusing on headlines, Chris walks through decades of data to show how housing costs and rent tend to revert toward historical norms after periods of distortion. The core message is simple: real estate moves in cycles, and disciplined investors position themselves accordingly. 00:00 Buying vs Renting 00:50 Reading the Rent vs Own Chart 01:43 1980s Interest…

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Mortgage Note Investing 101: Sourcing, Evaluating And Managing Mortgage Notes &Raquo; Logo
Mortgage Note Investing 101: Sourcing, Evaluating and Managing Mortgage Notes

Watch the Webinar Replay: Mortgage Note Investing 101: Sourcing, Evaluating and Managing Mortgage Notes In this in-depth webinar, Chris Seveney walks passive investors through the complete lifecycle o…

Watch the Webinar Re…

Watch the Webinar Replay: Mortgage Note Investing 101: Sourcing, Evaluating and Managing Mortgage Notes In this in-depth webinar, Chris Seveney walks passive investors through the complete lifecycle of mortgage note investing, including sourcing assets on the secondary market, evaluating risk through disciplined underwriting, managing borrower resolutions, and structuring both accredited and non-accredited investment offerings. This […] The post Mortgage Note Investing 101: Sourcing, Evaluating and Managing Mortgage Notes appeared first on Seveney Investments.

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352 | How Political Policy May Reshape Mortgage Note Investing &Raquo; Xce Repna 2
352 | How Political Policy May Reshape Mortgage Note Investing

In this episode, Chris breaks down three major political and policy developments being discussed right now and what they could really mean for homeowners, investors, and the non-performing mortgage no…

In this episode, Chr…

In this episode, Chris breaks down three major political and policy developments being discussed right now and what they could really mean for homeowners, investors, and the non-performing mortgage note space. No political spin, just practical analysis. 00:00 — Intro About Chris & 7E Investments 01:30 — Topic #1: Credit Card Interest Rate Caps 07:00 — Topic #2: Executive Order on Housing & HUD Loan Sales 11:00 — Topic #3: Privatizing Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac 15:30 — Early loan defaults & what they reveal about current lending 18:30 — Recap & key takeaways

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Lender’s Title Insurance For Note Investors | 7E Diligence Checklist &Raquo; Logo
Lender’s Title Insurance for Note Investors | 7e Diligence Checklist

Most investors assume the primary risk in note investing is borrower default. That assumption is understandable. It is also not always correct. In practice, the losses that hurt the most rarely come f…

Most investors assum…

Most investors assume the primary risk in note investing is borrower default. That assumption is understandable. It is also not always correct. In practice, the losses that hurt the most rarely come from missed payments. They come from defects no one noticed at acquisition: chain-of-title errors, recording mistakes, missing assignments, and policy exclusions that only […] The post Lender’s Title Insurance for Note Investors | 7e Diligence Checklist appeared first on Seveney Investments.

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Investment-To-Value Vs. Loan-To-Value: Two Ratios Every Note Buyer Should Understand &Raquo; Logo
Investment-to-Value vs. Loan-to-Value: Two Ratios Every Note Buyer Should Understand

Most people quote LTV when they talk about “risk.” But when you buy notes at a discount, LTV can describe the loan and still miss your exposure. At 7e, we track LTV, but we underwrite decisions ar…

Most people quote LT…

Most people quote LTV when they talk about “risk.” But when you buy notes at a discount, LTV can describe the loan and still miss your exposure. At 7e, we track LTV, but we underwrite decisions around Investment-to-Value (ITV) because it ties risk to the only number you actually control: your cost basis. Why LTV […] The post Investment-to-Value vs. Loan-to-Value: Two Ratios Every Note Buyer Should Understand appeared first on Seveney Investments.

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2026 Market Shifts: Foreclosure Trends &Amp; Credit Fund Strategy | 7E Investments &Raquo; Logo
2026 Market Shifts: Foreclosure Trends & Credit Fund Strategy | 7e Investments

2026 is not repeating 2008 but it is reshaping real estate. While the headlines focus on rising foreclosure rates, the more critical story lies in what that data signals and how fund operators adapt i…

2026 is not repeatin…

2026 is not repeating 2008 but it is reshaping real estate. While the headlines focus on rising foreclosure rates, the more critical story lies in what that data signals and how fund operators adapt in real time. At 7e, our view is not shaped by panic or press cycles. It’s shaped by modeling timelines, evaluating […] The post 2026 Market Shifts: Foreclosure Trends & Credit Fund Strategy | 7e Investments appeared first on Seveney Investments.

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Non-Judicial Foreclosure Timeline Risk In Mortgage Notes &Raquo; Logo
Non-Judicial Foreclosure Timeline Risk in Mortgage Notes

If your underwriting assumes a non-judicial foreclosure will resolve on schedule, you are not underwriting risk. You are transferring it to chance. This misconception shows up across note portfolios, …

If your underwriting…

If your underwriting assumes a non-judicial foreclosure will resolve on schedule, you are not underwriting risk. You are transferring it to chance. This misconception shows up across note portfolios, even among investors who can recite statutes, notice periods, and formal process. The failure is not legal knowledge. It is the assumption that non-judicial states never […] The post Non-Judicial Foreclosure Timeline Risk in Mortgage Notes appeared first on Seveney Investments.

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