February Sees Increase in Pending Home Sales
Pending home sales have seen a slight increase, attributed to better affordability conditions, indicating potential opportunities for private lenders in the market.
Trophy Signature Homes Plans Dallas Community for First-Time Homebuyers
Discover a new community in Dallas featuring family-friendly amenities like pools, event spaces, and playgrounds, designed for first-time homebuyers.
The Escrow Advantage: Guaranteeing Lien Priority in Private Mortgage Lending
Escrow does more than process the closing — it establishes and confirms your lien priority on a private mortgage note. Here is how the title search, neutral third-party oversight, and coordinated recording work together to protect your first-position standing.
Broeksmit Discusses Trump Orders, AI, and Mortgage Affordability at ICE X26
At ICE Experience 2026, MBA CEO Bob Broeksmit discusses critical issues like housing supply, mortgage credit access, and the impact of AI on the industry.
Consistency, Not Volume, Distinguishes Top Real Estate Agents
Discover how agents can develop robust businesses by prioritizing reliable client systems, maintaining a strong reputation, and demonstrating resilience throughout market fluctuations.
Unsecured Seller Notes: A Costly Illusion for Investors
Unsecured seller notes expose private mortgage investors to capital loss, limited recovery options, and costly litigation when borrowers default. Understanding collateral, lien position, and professional servicing is non-negotiable for protecting your investment.
Mortgage Rates Increase Amid Ongoing U.S.-Iran Conflict
Recent fluctuations in mortgage rates amidst global economic uncertainty highlight the challenges facing private lenders as they navigate a shifting market landscape.
Banks Seek Expanded Participation in Mortgages Amid Regulatory Changes
Top banks in the mortgage space may adopt a more aggressive approach as potential changes to capital rules could enhance their lending flexibility.
Pending Home Sales Lag in 2025, Despite February Increase, NAR Reports
Pending home sales increased 1.8% in February, yet remain 0.8% lower than the previous year, indicating ongoing economic uncertainty impacting the market.
Building a Bulletproof Due Diligence SOP for Trust Deeds & Mortgage Notes
A documented due diligence SOP for trust deeds and mortgage notes is the difference between catching problems before close and managing them after. This guide covers the five core components every private lender needs to build a repeatable, verifiable process.