Larry Ellison Sells San Francisco Property in $45 Million Off-Market Transaction
Larry Ellison has sold a prime San Francisco property for $45 million. Learn about the implications of this high-value transaction for private lenders.
California Real Estate Trainer Fined and Banned for Exam Violations
California real estate education firm and ex-president penalized $60,000 and banned for three years due to exam violations, impacting industry standards.
Annual Home Price Growth Projected at 0.7% for 2025
Discover insights on rapid home price growth, with 24 of the top 25 appreciating markets located in the Northeast and Midwest. Explore more details.
Increasing Ranks of Producing Loan Officers in the Mortgage Industry
The mortgage industry saw a slight uptick in producing loan officers, signaling a potential recovery post-pandemic, according to early data from RETR.
How AI Revolutionizes Private Lending: Identifying Top-Tier Opportunities
AI identifies top-tier private lending opportunities by analyzing borrower data, property comparables, and market signals simultaneously. Private mortgage lenders who integrate AI-driven underwriting reduce exposure to high-risk notes, accelerate deal screening, and build portfolios with stronger payment performance than those relying on intuition alone.
Why Current Collateral Valuations Matter in Private Mortgage Default Management
Private lenders need a current collateral value when a note goes into default. Outdated broker price opinions and gut-feel estimates slow workout, foreclosure, and sale decisions and can raise carry costs. Multi-source, regularly refreshed comps give lenders a stronger basis to act. How often to update depends on the market, property type, and loan stage.
UWM disputes RESPA class-action lawsuit in Michigan court
UWM contends that a proposed class action should not proceed, citing the diversity of broker services, borrower interactions, and state regulations.
Mortgage Rates Stabilize Amid Improving Housing Market Outlook
Mortgage rate movements have stabilized recently, showing no signs of immediate shifts, which may provide a consistent environment for private lenders in the near term.
FOA Appoints Angela Tribelli, Former Bloomberg Media Executive, as CMO
Angela Tribelli joins as global head of consumer marketing and growth at Bloomberg Media, bringing extensive expertise to drive innovation in content strategy.
States Embrace Single-Stair Multifamily Codes to Enhance Affordability
Explore the rising trend of single-stair small multifamily housing as a solution to housing affordability, backed by legislative actions across 19 states.