A glossary of 15 essential terms for sellers carrying private mortgage notes, note investors, and anyone working in the seller-financed real estate space - from promissory notes and deeds of trust to non-performing notes, yield, and escrow.
Private mortgage servicers face tighter licensing, disclosure, escrow, and data security requirements in 2026. This guide covers the four key regulatory pressure points and the operational steps compliant servicers are taking now to protect their portfolios.
Private lenders need seven documents for clean year-end reporting: loan origination files, payment ledgers, escrow statements, IRS Form 1098, portfolio performance reports, correspondence logs, and the servicing agreement. Here is what each one covers and why it matters.
CoStar refutes activist investor demands to divest Homes.com, emphasizing the platform's network advantages and successful investment phase completion.
Illinois legislation mandates that most home listings be posted online within a day unless sellers choose to opt out, impacting visibility and market dynamics.
Reverse mortgage lines of credit are often overlooked in retirement strategies due to concerns about risks and public perception among financial advisers.
California broker allegedly concealed borrower debts in applications submitted to Rocket Mortgage, resulting in significant financial repercussions for lender.
Discover how Lone Wolf's Foundation platform enhances connectivity between systems, streamlining operations for private lenders in the real estate industry.
Early warning notices give private note servicers a way to reach struggling borrowers before default, protecting note holders, brokers, and investors alike.
Private lenders must assemble seven documents for IRS-compliant year-end reporting: Form 1098 interest statements, contractor 1099 forms, loan payment histories, escrow statements, original loan agreements, payoff and reconveyance records, and a regulatory audit trail. Here is what each one requires and why each one matters.
