California Straight Note for Mortgage is a type of deed of trust loan that is popular in California. It is a loan where a borrower pledges their real estate as collateral for a loan. The loan is secured by a deed of trust which is recorded on the title of the real estate. The deed of trust is an agreement between the borrower and the lender that states the terms of the loan, including the interest rate, repayment schedule, and other details. The deed of trust also contains the power of sale clause, which allows the lender to foreclose on the property if the borrower defaults on the loan. There are two types of California Straight Note for Mortgage: Fixed-Rate Note and Adjustable-Rate Note (ARM). Fixed-Rate Notes are loans with a fixed interest rate for the entire loan term and the borrower pays the same amount each month for the duration of the loan. Adjustable-Rate Notes (ARM's) have interest rates that can change throughout the loan term, resulting in monthly payments that can fluctuate.