Mortgage Rates Stabilize Amid Growing Debate Over Fed Rate Cuts
Mortgage rates average 6.38% as pending home sales rise by 15% year over year, prompting markets to anticipate potential cuts from the Fed.
FEMA’s Acting Chief David Richardson Steps Down
Richardson's appointment as Administrator follows Hamilton's dismissal, signaling potential shifts in leadership and priorities within the Department of Homeland Security.
10 Investor Reporting Standards for Private Mortgage Note Investors
Private mortgage note investors need ten reporting standards from their servicer to validate cash flow, audit trust accounts, document collateral custody, and stay exit-ready at all times. Each standard closes a distinct risk gap that costs real yield when missing.
Short Sale vs. Foreclosure: Which Recovers More on a Defaulted Hard Money Note?
For most defaulted hard money notes, a short sale recovers more net capital than foreclosure. Compare timelines, process costs, and recovery strategies to choose the right default resolution path — and learn when foreclosure is the correct call.
The Rise of Mortgage Defects and Their Increasing Importance
Mortgage loan defects increased for the second consecutive quarter, primarily due to cash-out refinances and rising eligibility challenges for borrowers.
7 Exit Options for Owner-Financed Note Holders Who Need Liquidity Now
Owner-financed note holders who need immediate capital have at least seven proven options beyond selling the entire note. Learn how partial sales, hypothecation, A/B splits, and payment stream assignments compare on cash speed, income preservation, and complexity — and why professional servicing changes what buyers will pay.
Transitioning from Transactional to Strategic: The Importance of Data and Rentals for Agents
In a stagnant housing market, private lenders can capitalize on the growing rental demand by becoming data-driven advisors to enhance client engagement.
Longbridge reduces rates on its proprietary reverse mortgage products.
Longbridge reduces its proprietary reverse mortgage rate to 7.99% and enhances the principal limit factor, allowing seniors to access increased home equity.
Century 21 Grows Its Presence in Central Florida
Broker-owner Matthew Mobley, with over 20 years in real estate, has launched a newly affiliated firm, enhancing options for private lenders in the market.
9 Essential Forbearance Agreement Clauses for Private Lenders
These 9 forbearance agreement clauses protect private lenders from waiver claims, collateral loss, and enforcement gaps. See what every template must include.