LenderMac in California to Acquire Direct Mortgage Company
LenderMac's acquisition of Direct Mortgage will enhance its market presence and diversify lending options, positioning it for growth in multichannel services.
ICE’s Matt Dowd: MSP updates serve as the foundation for AI advancement.
ICE's Matt Dowd emphasizes that the MSP update enhances functionality beyond appearance, enabling streamlined high-frequency workflows for private lenders.
Builders Focus on Payment Structures Over Prices—Insights from LGI Results
Explore insights from LGI Homes' earnings report and key takeaways from the National Association of Home Builders’ event, highlighting industry trends and collaborations.
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales Discusses Portal Strategy and MLS Relationships
Realtor.com recorded 261 million visits in January, with CEO Damian Eales highlighting strategic partnerships with MLSs to enhance user engagement and access.
The Tech-Driven Evolution of Private Mortgage Note Servicing: 2026 and Beyond
Automated platforms, predictive analytics, and integrated compliance tools are reshaping how private mortgage notes are serviced in 2026. Here is what lenders, investors, and brokers need to understand about the shift - and what it means for portfolios managed the old way.
FHFA Faces FOIA Lawsuit Regarding Powell Memo
The Campaign for Accountability has initiated legal action against the Federal Housing Finance Agency, claiming non-compliance with a Freedom of Information Act request.
The Non-Negotiable Blueprint: Why Written Policies Drive Success in Private Mortgage Servicing
The Importance of Written Policies and Procedures for Loan Servicers The Unseen Bedrock: Why Written Policies Are Non-Negotiable for Private Mortgage Servicers In the intricate world of private mortgage servicing, where every transaction carries significant financial weight and regulatory scrutiny, the importance of robust, [...]
How Private Lenders Master High Rates: Diversifying with Non-QM, Seller Carrybacks, and Outsourced Servicing
Private lenders who concentrate in conventional short-term products face margin compression when rates rise. Adding non-QM private mortgage notes and seller carryback acquisitions to a portfolio - paired with professional outsourced servicing - lets lenders protect profitability without building proportionally larger internal teams.
Private Lending’s Silent Profit Eater: Understanding & Mitigating Carry Costs
Carry costs are the ongoing expenses a private mortgage lender incurs between origination and resolution. When a note goes non-performing, property taxes, insurance, legal fees, and lost deployment velocity compound fast. Here is how to model them, price them in at origination, and control them through professional servicing.
Lawsuit Claims Veterans United Home Loans Engaged in False Representation and Steering
"Veterans United Home Loans faces accusations of false representation and steering. A spokesperson has vowed to contest these claims legally."