A Comprehensive Checklist for Agents Preparing for Listing Appointments
Discover a thorough appointment checklist for private lenders, complete with essential tips, effective scripts, and vital questions to engage seller clients.
Foresight, Not Firefighting: The Strategic Edge of Proactive Private Lending
Proactive metric monitoring transforms private mortgage servicing from a reactive cost center into a strategic advantage. Learn which KPIs matter most for private lenders, brokers, and investors — and how to build a culture of continuous vigilance that eliminates surprises before they compound.
Private Lending Late Fees: Finding the Ethical Balance
Late fees in private mortgage lending are a legitimate contractual tool - but only when applied consistently, disclosed clearly, and kept within state law limits. This post covers the regulatory framework, enforcement standards, and servicing practices that keep private lenders protected and borrowers informed.
Zillow and Redfin must provide documents in $100M rental syndication case.
A federal judge has mandated that Zillow and Redfin disclose internal documents and executive notes in a significant $100M rental syndication antitrust case.
The Mortgage Collaborative and MBA Enhance Advocacy Initiatives Together
The Mortgage Collaborative and MBA join forces to enhance advocacy, education, and resources, benefiting independent mortgage lenders across the industry.
Compass and Assurant Collaborate on Innovative Home Warranty Solutions
Discover a program that streamlines real estate workflows with an agent-facing portal, enhanced by support from nationwide service providers.
Mortgage Affordability Reaches Four-Year High Following January Rate Decline
Mortgage rate declines have opened refinance options for nearly 5 million borrowers, enhancing housing affordability to a four-year peak, per ICE Mortgage Technology.
Winter Weather’s Effect on Housing Inventory and New Listings
Severe winter weather caused a decline in housing inventory and new listings, contributing to a drop in purchase applications, impacting the lending landscape.
Loft47 enhances platform with transaction management and compliance tools for brokerages.
Loft47's updated system streamlines data capture and compliance management, enhancing efficiency for private lenders across all contract origins.
Performing vs Non-Performing Notes: A 2026 Guide for Private Mortgage Investors
Performing vs. non-performing notes: how they differ, how each is priced, the servicing requirements for each, and the strategy that determines which fits your portfolio in 2026.