Boston City Council Approves 13% Increase in Residential Property Taxes
Boston's City Council has approved a significant increase in residential property taxes, raising concerns about government spending and its impact on local homeowners.
Fort Point Real Estate Partners Unveils Portfolio of 40 San Francisco Properties
Discover Fort Point Real Estate Partners' diverse portfolio of 40 properties across key San Francisco neighborhoods, highlighting attractive investment opportunities.
Private Mortgage Disclosure Packages: Your Blueprint for Servicing Success
A complete private mortgage disclosure package is the legal and operational foundation for compliant note servicing. Learn which documents belong in every file and why each one protects lenders, investors, and servicers throughout the life of the loan.
Court Directs California City to Approve Affordable Housing Development
Huntington Beach is mandated to finalize an affordable housing plan in 120 days, impacting private lenders and broadening housing options in the region.
Empowering Brokers: Seamless Private Note Investor Support with Expert Servicing
Mortgage brokers who connect investor clients with a specialized private note servicer deliver better outcomes after closing — and build stronger, more referral-worthy relationships in the process. This post covers what a servicer actually does, why brokers have a stake in post-closing performance, and how to choose the right partner.
NYC Man Admits Guilt in Mortgage Fraud for Maine Marijuana Operation Purchase
NYC man admits to mortgage fraud used for a marijuana grow house, facing significant prison time and fines. Learn more about the case's implications for lending.
Mortgage Note Valuation: Methodologies for Private Servicing Success
Private mortgage note valuation uses Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to determine true asset worth. Learn how these methodologies work, what qualitative factors shape the discount rate, and why ongoing revaluation protects lender capital.
Note Buyers: Where to Draw the Line on Borrower Background Checks
Note buyers in the secondary private mortgage market lack FCRA permissible purpose to run new credit reports on existing borrowers. Learn the legally correct due diligence framework — payment history, title, collateral — and why asset-focused analysis protects both your investment and your compliance posture.
Private Mortgage Note Audit: Your 7-Step Guide to Compliance & Asset Protection
A structured 7-step private mortgage note portfolio audit identifies documentation gaps, collateral deterioration, and compliance exposure before they become losses. Run this process at least annually to protect your capital, satisfy regulators, and keep your servicing operation running without surprises.
The Foundation of Flawless Servicing: Aligned Promissory Notes & Deeds of Trust
In private mortgage lending, the promissory note and deed of trust must carry identical financial terms. Misalignment between these two instruments creates legal exposure, operational failure, and foreclosure defense opportunities for borrowers. Learn the six most common misalignment traps and how to prevent them.