CAR Revises Forms to Enhance Transparency of Referral Fees
Just after NAR’s Delegate Body declined referral fee disclosure changes, CAR announces amendments to its forms, impacting private lenders in regulatory practices.
Florida and Ohio Introduce Comprehensive Property Tax Reform Plans
Lawmakers in Florida and Ohio are advancing reforms aimed at reducing costs for homeowners, responding to growing political pressure for financial relief.
7 Loan Modification Steps Private Lenders Use to Turn Defaults Into Performing Notes
Turn a defaulted private mortgage into a re-performing note. These 7 loan modification steps help private lenders protect capital, preserve lien position, and avoid costly foreclosure.
10 Trustworthy Reporting Practices for Private Mortgage Investors
The ten reporting practices that move private mortgage capital — from daily payment reconciliation to segregated trust accounting to on-demand portal access — and why investors price in every gap.
7 Red Flags: Stop Dangerous Risk Stacking in Your Private Loan Portfolio
Seven specific operational red flags signal dangerous risk stacking in private mortgage portfolios — from fragmented records and manual payment processing to inadequate data security. Identifying them early is the difference between a protected portfolio and a costly cascade of financial and legal exposure.
FHFA Must Act Now to Address Future Mortgage Lock-In Challenges
Proposal suggests making GSE mortgages assumable to boost liquidity in housing. However, retroactive changes pose risks for investors and future market stability.
Mastering Due Diligence: The Bedrock of Profitable Private Mortgage Note Investing
Due diligence is the foundation of every profitable private mortgage note investment. This guide covers the full framework — loan file review, borrower and property assessment, regulatory compliance, financial valuation, and post-acquisition servicing — that note buyers use to protect capital and sustain returns.
Pending Home Sales Hit Multi-Year High as Mortgage Rates Approach 6%
Mortgage rates have stayed below 6.64% for 16 weeks, contributing to an increase in total pending home sales, presenting opportunities for private lenders.
Exploring the Future of Real Estate Relationships with REMAX’s Chris Lim
Explore insights from Chris Lim, REMAX's Chief Growth Officer, on how technology and human connection are transforming relationships in today's real estate market.
Assessing Home Sales Trends: A Balanced Outlook for 2026
Explore emerging trends in the housing market that suggest a strong potential for significant home sales growth, offering insights valuable to private lenders.