Mortgage Applications Decrease 8.5% Following Minor Rate Increase
Mortgage applications declined by 8.5% as 30-year rates reached 6.24%. Despite a 16% drop in refinance activity, it remains up 156% compared to last year.
Private Mortgage Due Diligence: The Metrics You Must Track
Due Diligence Metrics: What to Track Before You Lend a Dime in Private Mortgage Servicing Due Diligence Metrics: What to Track Before You Lend a Dime in Private Mortgage Servicing In the dynamic world of private mortgage lending, the allure of attractive returns often [...]
Crafting Bulletproof Notice of Default Clauses for Seller Financing Security
Crafting Bulletproof Notice of Default Clauses in Seller Financing Agreements Seller financing has emerged as a flexible and appealing option for property transactions, opening doors for both buyers and sellers outside traditional mortgage channels. However, with this flexibility comes an inherent need for robust [...]
Private Mortgage Servicing: Year-End Reconciliation for Precision & Compliance
Precision at Year-End: Navigating Account Reconciliation for Private Mortgage Servicing As the calendar pages dwindle and the year draws to a close, a critical period begins for private mortgage servicers, lenders, and investors: year-end account reconciliation. Far from a mere accounting chore, this meticulous [...]
Rocket CFO praises ‘all-weather’ model amid mortgage market recovery.
Rocket Companies' CFO Brian Brown anticipates ongoing enhancements in the mortgage market, driven by positive trends seen in late 2025.
Lennar Introduces a New 55+ Community in Central Oregon
Discover the new 55+ community in Central Oregon, with residences starting in the low $400,000s, offering potential growth for private lenders.
Recent Data Indicates Ongoing Mild Acceleration in Home Prices
FHFA Director Bill Pulte refrains from addressing ongoing mild home price acceleration, raising questions for private lenders about market trends.
TILA/RESPA Compliance and Scalable Servicing for Private Seller Financing
Private seller-financing investors face real TILA and RESPA exposure as portfolios grow. Learn what compliance requires — disclosures, escrow, delinquency notices, tax reporting — and how professional servicing closes the gap.
Construction Begins on New Orleans Project with 294 Affordable Housing Units
New Orleans initiates a development project to construct 294 affordable housing units, emphasizing growth in the housing sector and investment opportunities for lenders. Continue Reading Ground Broken on New Orleans Development Featuring 294 Affordable Housing Units
Kevin Stewart becomes partner at The Resident Group following RealTrends verification.
Kevin Stewart partners with The Resident Group, enhancing collaboration with Jon and Lauren Grauman after securing $31.8 million in sales.