Mortgage Rankings Highlight Three Influential Loan Officers in the Broker Channel
Discover insights from brokers Brian Cooke, Vipul Hapani, and Thuan Nguyen on their success strategies that led them to the top of HousingWire’s rankings.
Understanding the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Analysis of a Bipartisan Policy Center explainer on potential housing legislation, outlining key implications for private lenders and industry stakeholders.
The Real Brokerage Welcomes The Solutions Group in Florida
Real enhances its presence in central Florida and the Space Coast with over 60 agents, driving an impressive $300 million in annual volume for private lenders.
Investment Syndication for Small Investors: Ensuring Trust with Transparent Mortgage Servicing
Investment syndication gives small investors access to private mortgage notes they couldn't fund individually - but these deals only hold together when professional servicing delivers transparent, proportional reporting to every participant in the pool.
NHC Calls on HUD to Reconsider Proposed Rule on Mixed-Status Eligibility
Housing advocates express concerns that proposed changes may negatively impact mixed-status families, risking separation or loss of vital housing assistance.
Castlelake Acquires Majority Stake in Resfin Partners to Enhance Loan Access
Asset manager Castlelake has taken a majority ownership stake in Resfin Partners, enhancing its presence in the mortgage correspondent and residential lending sectors.
Considerations for Selling Your Real Estate Brokerage: Title Ownership Impacts
Title: Enhancing Brokerage Revenue Through Ownership Description: Exploring how title ownership can diversify revenue streams for brokers, bolster EBITDA, and enhance earnings stability in M&A evaluations.
Climate Risk Poses Threat to REIT Revenues, According to First Street Report
First Street analysis reveals climate risks currently impact REITs by 1.1% of revenue, with 1-in-100-year events threatening a potential 15% revenue drop.
The New Regulatory Landscape for AI in Private Lending
Federal regulators are actively scrutinizing AI-driven underwriting in private lending for fair lending violations, algorithmic bias, and inadequate adverse action disclosures. Private mortgage lenders who use AI for risk assessment need documented governance frameworks, bias testing protocols, and explainability standards now.
Rechat introduces Service Network to link agents with service providers.
Operators can selectively choose providers and their market positions, while agents decide the optimal time to present them to clients, enhancing collaboration.