Zillow Predicts Home Affordability in 20 Key Markets Soon
Zillow forecasts gradual home value growth and improved affordability driven by lower mortgage rates and rising incomes in key markets. Explore the details.
Foreclosure Filings Increased by 14% Amid Economic Changes
Foreclosure filings have surged, reflecting a significant increase in distressed properties. Stay informed on trends impacting private lending and investment strategies.
California Home Sales Increased Amid Market Trends
California's home sales show a steady increase, highlighting a resilient market. Explore the implications for private lenders and investment strategies.
The Future is Automated: Top 5 Features Private Mortgage Servicers Are Adopting in 2025
The Future is Automated: Top 5 Features Private Mortgage Servicers Are Adopting in 2025 The Future is Automated: Top 5 Features Private Mortgage Servicers Are Adopting in 2025 The landscape of private mortgage servicing is continuously evolving, marked by increasing regulatory scrutiny, a demand [...]
Newrez to Accept Cryptocurrency for Mortgage Qualification Criteria
Newrez plans to accept crypto assets for mortgage qualification in their Smart Series suite, expanding opportunities for non-agency lending. Read more.
Private Money Lender Advertising: TILA Compliance Do’s and Don’ts
TILA's trigger-term rules apply to every private money lender advertisement. Learn which specific terms require mandatory APR disclosure, what language is prohibited, and how non-compliance leads to CFPB enforcement and borrower rescission claims.
Automated Workflows in Private Mortgage Servicing: A Compliance Advantage
Automated workflows give private mortgage servicers a systematic way to enforce compliance rules across every loan in a portfolio - turning regulatory adherence from a labor-intensive process into a built-in operational standard.
Mastering 1099-INT in Private Mortgage Servicing
Private lenders receiving interest income on mortgage notes must issue accurate 1099-INT forms by January 31st. Learn the IRS calculation requirements, the most common reporting mistakes, and how professional note servicing ensures full compliance.
TILA and RESPA Compliance for Private Land Contract Servicing
Land contracts - contracts for deed, installment land contracts, and bonds for deed - trigger TILA and RESPA compliance obligations that most sellers and investors overlook. This guide breaks down exactly when each law applies and what compliant servicing requires.
AI-Powered Servicing: Revolutionizing Private Mortgage Compliance
Tech Spotlight: The Next Generation of AI-Powered Servicing Platforms for Private Mortgages Tech Spotlight: The Next Generation of AI-Powered Servicing Platforms for Private Mortgages In the intricate world of private mortgage servicing, precision, diligence, and foresight are not just virtues—they are necessities. Servicers navigate [...]