PayPal and Bilt Collaborate to Enable Mortgage Payments via Venmo
Venmo teams up with Bilt Rewards to enable rent and mortgage payments, broadening its capabilities beyond peer-to-peer transactions for enhanced convenience.
9 Ways Loan Defaults Inflate a Private Mortgage Lender’s True Cost of Capital
Loan defaults do more than stop payments—they trigger hidden costs that quietly destroy yield. Here are 9 ways defaults inflate your true cost of capital.
Home price growth continued to decelerate in August.
Home prices see the slowest annual growth in seven months, indicating a continued cooling trend in the real estate market, impacting private lending strategies.
Redfin enters dispute as Zillow and Compass contend over witness testimony.
Compass seeks access to drafts of Glenn Kelman's listing policy blog, while Zillow opposes a Compass agent's potential testimony, highlighting industry tensions.
Real Estate Agents: Integrating AI While Preserving Human Connection
Industry experts emphasize the importance of adopting AI in the housing sector, warning that failing to do so may leave lenders behind in a competitive landscape.
Could the Fed Negatively Impact the Lowest Mortgage Rates?
Mortgage rates have declined ahead of the Fed meeting. Analysts are keenly watching whether Chair Jerome Powell will adopt a defensive or aggressive stance.
Mortgage Rates Reach 2025 Low, Boosting Autumn Housing Activity
Mortgage rates stabilize at 6.13%, maintaining a trend that supports increased housing activity, presenting opportunities for private lenders in the market.
Prudential study identifies gaps in retirement planning strategies.
Prudential's survey uncovers a significant disparity in retirement confidence versus preparedness among affluent Americans, highlighting key insights for private lenders.
9 Things Every Note Buyer Must Know Before Entering the Secondary Market
The secondary market for seller-financed notes offers strong yields and predictable cash flow—if you know what to evaluate before buying.
9 Seller Carry Advantages That Make Vacant Land Notes Worth Servicing
Vacant land seller carry notes offer unique yields—but only with professional servicing. Here are 9 reasons lenders and note investors take them seriously.