Longbridge Achieves Record Q1 Profit, Exceeding Full-Year 2025 Projections

2026-05-11T08:15:33-07:00Articles, private mortgage loan servicing, private mortgage servicing|

Longbridge Financial, a subsidiary of Ellington Financial, achieved $57.5 million in net income for Q1, outperforming its total from the previous year.

Dream Finders’ Bid Signals Increased Homebuilder Consolidation Trends

2026-05-11T08:13:25-07:00Articles, loan servicing for private money lenders, private mortgage servicing companies|

Dream Finders Homes' public bid for Beazer Homes marks a pivotal moment in U.S. homebuilding, signaling intensified competition for market dominance and resources.

The CDFI Fund reduction addresses the issue incorrectly.

2026-05-11T06:35:59-07:00Articles, private loan servicing company, private mortgage servicing companies|

Proposal for a 63% reduction in CDFI Fund allocations could impact private lenders, reducing funding capacity from $324M to $119.5M in FY27.

Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty expands its presence in New England.

2026-05-11T06:28:59-07:00Articles, private loan servicing company, private mortgage servicing companies|

Gibson Sotheby’s enhances its New England footprint, strengthening operations in Massachusetts and surrounding markets while diversifying its service offerings.

Tim Wilkinson Discusses Secondary Market Dynamics Impacting Reverse Mortgages

2026-05-11T04:55:34-07:00Articles, private lender loan servicing, private mortgage loan servicing|

In an exclusive interview, Wilkinson highlights that while private securitization supports market growth, it also exposes the sector to potential investor volatility.

Increased Housing Demand Results in Near-Zero Year-Over-Year Inventory

2026-05-11T04:15:03-07:00Articles, private loan servicing company, private mortgage loan servicing companies|

Pending sales increased to 79,220 compared to 74,212 last year. Mortgage rates have dipped to 6.42%, while inventory growth has slowed to 1.49% YoY.

Huntington & Ellis Launches Smart by h&e: AI Platform for Nevada Real Estate Compliance

2026-05-08T16:48:38-07:00Articles, loan servicing private lenders, private money loan servicing|

Huntington & Ellis launched Smart by h&e, an AI platform built for Nevada's regulatory environment, covering contract management, deadline tracking, and compliance workflows.

Is eXp’s NextHome Partnership a Sign of a New Brokerage Trend?

2026-05-08T16:48:27-07:00Articles, private loan servicing company, private mortgage loan servicing|

eXp Realty's acquisition of NextHome raises questions about franchise-brokerage hybrids. Here's what the move signals for private lenders and note investors.

After-Repair Value (ARV) Apps: What Private Lenders Need to Know

2026-05-08T16:48:12-07:00Articles, private money loan servicing, private mortgage loan servicing|

ARV estimation tools are reshaping how private lenders and note investors evaluate collateral. Here's what these apps do and why accurate ARV matters.

AI Tools for Site Screening and Risk Assessment: What Private Lenders Need to Know

2026-05-08T16:48:17-07:00Articles, private loan servicing company, private mortgage loan servicing companies|

AI-powered site screening tools are reshaping how builders evaluate land risk. Here is what private lenders and note investors should understand about this shift.

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