Greg Chan Appointed Chief Technology Officer at SERHANT.
Discover insights from Chan, a seasoned expert with 25 years in technology and financial services, previously at Microsoft and Amazon, focusing on private lending trends.
Appeal Hearing Challenges NAR Settlement, Creating Industry Uncertainty
Appeals to the NAR commission settlement may prompt fresh negotiations, potentially reshaping business practices across the real estate landscape for private lenders.
Agile Brokers and Agents Benefit from Mergers of Industry Giants like Compass and Anywhere
Independent agents can thrive against major brokerages by leveraging local knowledge, fostering referral networks, and developing a robust personal brand.
CFPB and DOJ Revoke 2023 Advisory on Immigration Status in Credit Decisions
New guidance from the CFPB and DOJ clarifies ECOA application and immigration status in credit policies, reducing compliance concerns for mortgage lenders.
Achieving Compliant Growth: How Automation Transforms Private Lending & Servicing
Embracing Innovation: How Automation Drives Growth in Private Lending and Servicing Embracing Innovation: How Automation Drives Growth in Private Lending and Servicing In the competitive realm of private lending and mortgage servicing, success hinges on efficiency, risk mitigation, and sustainable growth. For servicers, a [...]
Integrated Servicing: 60% Faster Loan Processing for Private Lenders
How a Regional Private Lender Reduced Loan Processing Time by 60% with Integrated Servicing Software Client Overview Apex Capital Group, a prominent regional private lender based in the bustling Southeast, had established itself as a reliable partner for real estate investors and developers. Specializing [...]
Job Data Trends Indicate Continued Support for Lower Mortgage Rates
December's job growth decelerated to 50,000, maintaining mortgage rates around 6%. Trump's MBS strategy aids in achieving improved spread conditions for lenders.
The 2–4% Mortgage Barrier: Exploring Defeasance as a Solution
U.S. housing market faces inventory challenges as rate-locked homeowners hesitate to sell. Low mobility impacts transactions amid rising home values.
DOJ Launches Criminal Inquiry into the Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell
DOJ issues grand jury subpoenas to the Federal Reserve, intensifying Trump's efforts to influence Powell on interest rate decisions, raising concerns for lenders.
Year-End Reporting for Private Mortgages: Compliance, Profitability, and Investor Trust
Year-end reporting for private mortgages requires filing IRS Form 1098, issuing accurate escrow statements, and maintaining complete payment histories. Private lenders who build systematic reporting processes reduce compliance risk, demonstrate financial transparency to investors, and build the borrower trust that sustains long-term portfolio growth.