Activist Investors Urge CoStar to Discontinue its Homes.com Operations
Activist investors urge CoStar to divest or shut down Homes.com, highlighting significant value loss and disappointing performance in the housing market.
Late Fee Enforcement: Balancing Returns, Compliance, and Borrower Relations in Mortgage Servicing
Learn how consistent loan document language, jurisdiction-specific compliance, and proactive borrower communication determine whether late fee enforcement protects your private mortgage note portfolio or creates costly disputes that cost more to resolve than the fee was worth.
Private Mortgages & IRS 2026: Navigating New Reporting Requirements
The IRS is tightening Form 1098 reporting for private mortgage lenders in 2026. Learn what the new obligations require, who must file, and how professional servicing keeps private note holders compliant.
How Property Type Drives Risk in Private Lending
Property type is a primary risk variable in private mortgage lending, not a background detail. This post breaks down how single-family residences, multi-family assets, commercial properties, and land each carry distinct risk profiles that should drive your LTV limits, pricing, and exit planning.
Home Values Experience Decline for Sixth Consecutive Month
Discover the latest trends in mortgage payments and home values as monthly payments decrease and the housing market faces continued challenges.
Seven Steps to Enhance Real Estate Referrals via Client Experience
Agents who enhance each phase of the client journey, from discovery to post-closing, foster loyalty and increase referral opportunities for private lenders.
Atlas Real Estate Partners launches small-balance lending platform for RTL market.
Atlas Real Estate Partners has launched A4 Credit Partners, a small-balance mortgage lending platform focused on credit opportunities in the residential transition loan market.
Mortgage Applications Decrease 8.9% Amid Snowstorm Impact on Demand
Mortgage applications decreased by 8.9%, driven by a 14% drop in purchase activity, while refinance activity rose to 57.1% of all applications.
Fragmented Land Registries in America Are Increasing Costs and Fraud Risks
The U.S. real estate landscape is fragmented, presenting challenges for title insurers, homeowners, and lenders in navigating complex regulatory environments.
Miami Home on Billionaire’s Row Aims for Record with Daily Price Increases
A Miami luxury home sets a new U.S. listing record with a price increase of 50% each business day, reaching $288 million, sparking interest among private lenders.