Housing Act Discussion: Investor Limits and Housing Supply Concerns
New rules for investors are advocated to curb the rise of rental homes, ensuring balanced community dynamics and protecting neighborhoods from over-concentration.
Senate Approves Comprehensive Housing Bill with 89-10 Vote
The Senate's passage of the ROAD to Housing Act could impact private lenders, as trade groups push for revisions to BTR rules, FHA limits, and servicing practices.
Mortgage associations call on VA to amend proposed partial claim regulations.
MBA and CHLA request VA to simplify partial claim and loss-mitigation proposals, advocating for a streamlined waterfall process and 180-day lead time.
Understanding Private Listings: Uncovering Overlooked Facts for Buyers and Sellers
Explore the benefits of private listings, the risks to MLS access, and a proposed solution involving enhanced disclosure and mandatory sharing laws.
Howard Hanna launches HannaList for MLS-aligned early access.
Howard Hanna launches HannaList in Ohio and Pittsburgh, providing private lenders with an early access phase that adheres to local MLS regulations.
Bryan-College Station: An Emerging Market for Home Builders in Texas
Texas offers diverse investment opportunities beyond its urban landscapes and cowboy imagery, presenting potential for private lenders in various markets.
Hajime Construction Acquires Majority Stake in Wright Homes of Utah
Japan's real estate giants, including Hajime Construction, are expanding their influence in the U.S. housing market, signaling significant growth opportunities for private lenders.
Identifying and Mitigating Carry Costs Through Professional Private Mortgage Servicing
Professional private mortgage servicing reduces carry costs by eliminating payment ledger errors, managing escrow administration, maintaining compliance, and providing portfolio-level reporting that self-servicing lenders cannot efficiently produce on their own.
Workflows vs. SOPs: The Essential Distinction for Private Lending Success
Workflows and SOPs are two different tools - and private mortgage lenders who treat them as interchangeable leave compliance gaps they cannot see. This post breaks down what each one does, why the distinction matters for portfolio scale and regulatory defensibility, and how running both together creates the operational foundation private lending requires.
7 Essential Policies for New Private Lender Compliance Manuals
Private mortgage lenders who document their compliance policies before a problem surfaces operate from a stronger legal and operational position. These seven essential policies - from origination standards through default management - form the foundation of a defensible private lending compliance manual.