Private mortgage note holders often assume TILA and RESPA are bank-only rules. Here are the seven misconceptions that put seller-financed notes at the most risk, and what compliant servicing actually requires.
Explore recent real estate highlights, including an unappealing mansion in Beverly Hills, a push to eliminate property taxes in Georgia, and Indiana's unique hunting approach.
Explore a market where "buying sales" becomes the norm, prompting essential discussions on operational control and strategic balance-sheet decisions for private lenders.
Proposals aim to expand banks' control over escrow accounts, asserting federal law supersedes state regulations governing these financial tools.
Christie’s International Real Estate introduces IndigoOak in Charleston, enhancing its luxury footprint in South Carolina and offering exclusive property opportunities.
Understanding title insurance is crucial for private lenders assessing enforcement and recovery risks, as it directly influences lien priority and risk mitigation.
Tracking delinquency rate, current LTV, and servicing efficiency separates a genuinely profitable private mortgage note from one quietly bleeding yield. This guide covers the key metrics every private lender, broker, and investor should monitor across the full loan lifecycle.
What belongs in a compliant delinquency notice package for a private mortgage note, from the initial notice through loss mitigation, disclosures, and state-specific inserts.
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Professional loan servicing simplifies private lender tax compliance by maintaining precise payment records, generating accurate IRS forms, and tracking interest and escrow activity throughout the year - so year-end reporting is a documentation exercise, not a scramble.
