Report Identifies Detroit as the City Most in Need in America
Discover the challenges in Detroit, including high rates of inadequate plumbing and kitchen facilities, impacting housing opportunities for private lenders.
Title and Escrow: A Year of Innovation, Loss, and Legal Challenges
Explore the latest developments in the mortgage industry, including FinCEN legal battles, shifts in leadership, and insights on title waivers impacting private lenders.
Private Servicing: Your Edge for Faster Wholesaler Note Deals
Specialized private mortgage servicing gives wholesalers a measurable speed advantage by accelerating loan onboarding, eliminating communication friction, and enabling faster capital redeployment on private notes.
Strategic Due Diligence: Unlocking Negotiation Leverage in Private Mortgage Servicing
Due diligence findings are more than a risk filter — they are documented negotiation assets. Learn how private mortgage note investors use title defects, payment history gaps, lien issues, and compliance problems to secure better purchase terms and build stronger portfolios.
CoStar and Zillow Copyright Infringement Case Progresses to the West
A federal judge has transferred the CoStar copyright lawsuit against Zillow to Seattle, prioritizing witness convenience and alignment with related cases.
The Strategic Imperative: Robust Disclosure Management for Private Mortgage Servicers
Private mortgage servicers who implement a robust disclosure management system eliminate regulatory penalties, build durable borrower trust, and outperform competitors in investor due diligence — with documented, auditable precision at every stage of the loan lifecycle.
Housing demand hits highest level in several years.
Weekly pending home sales surge to multiyear highs as mortgage rates stabilize near 6%, with a slowdown in inventory growth impacting the market dynamics.
CFPB’s ECOA proposal prompts concerns about women’s mortgage access.
The CFPB's proposed changes to ECOA rules may restrict credit access for women, communities of color, and rural residents, impacting private lenders' portfolios.
Key Developments: Compass and Anywhere Impact the Mortgage Industry
Compass has announced an all-stock acquisition of Anywhere, aiming to enhance its market presence, with the deal anticipated to close in late 2026.
Five Strategies for Agents to Foster Optimism in Their Work
Discover how real estate leaders leverage optimism to foster resilient teams, inspire clients, and enhance outcomes in unpredictable market conditions.