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.
Key Performance Indicators for Private Lending Brokers: Your Blueprint for Success
Private lending brokers who track the right KPIs consistently outperform peers who rely on gut feel. Learn which financial performance, operational efficiency, and compliance metrics drive sustainable growth in private mortgage note origination.
The 2026 IRS Private Mortgage Reporting Shift: What You Need to Know
IRS guidance for 2026 tightens Form 1098 reporting for private mortgage note holders. Learn who is affected, what changes, and how to comply before the deadline.
Innovative App Merges Social Media and MLS Platforms
The Tuesday app enhances user engagement with MLS data, enabling agents to connect, track listings, and streamline collaboration for improved efficiency.
Short-term rentals challenge traditional appraisal methods lenders must address.
Short-term rentals function as operating businesses, unlike traditional rentals. Explore how Form 1007 impacts STR lending and strategies to mitigate DSCR risk.
Tim Reilly discusses twelve years of SFR and its supporting infrastructure.
Tim Reilly of Radian Real Estate Management explores the evolution of SFR, BTR, DSCR, and RTL, emphasizing diligence and valuation services for future housing.
Hard Money Lending’s Edge: Navigating Slow Markets with Expert Escrow Management
When conventional lending tightens, hard money lenders move on distressed and transitional properties that traditional banks won't touch. That opportunity comes with a servicing challenge: escrow management on non-standard private mortgage notes is fundamentally different from conventional mortgage servicing - and the gap is where collateral exposure hides.
2026 Tax Season: New IRS Rules Reshape Private Mortgage Interest Reporting
The IRS is tightening private mortgage interest reporting requirements for 2026. Private lenders who do not upgrade systems and documentation before the deadline face penalties and audit exposure. Here is what changes and how to prepare.
Experian to acquire the mortgage comparison platform Own Up.
Experian to acquire mortgage shopping platform Own Up, aiming to enhance homebuying guidance and loan options within its consumer credit ecosystem.