The definitive guide to seller carry financing for private lenders, note investors, and real estate brokers. Covers structure, documentation, escrow, compliance, default resolution, and secondary market positioning for private mortgage notes.
Understanding homebuyer affordability requires a deeper look beyond just rates and prices. Key factors include borrower finances, cash flow, and debt-to-income ratios.
Private money loans carry more cost than the interest rate. Learn all 11 capital cost layers -- origination points, servicing fees, escrow carries, default costs, and more -- so neither borrower nor lender is surprised at closing or payoff.
NextHome's co-CEO Keith Robinson welcomes Washington's focus on housing but emphasizes the urgent need for additional support for first-time homebuyers.
Large brokerage leaders express concerns that NAR’s leadership structure lacks external insights, potentially heightening legal risks for the industry.
Rocket CEO Varun Krishna highlighted that Q3 2025 represented the company’s most robust quarter for purchases and refinances in the last three years, signaling strong market performance.
New buyers of MBS could positively impact the industry, though concerns arise about the GSEs' suitability for this pivotal role in the market.
Zillow attributes its robust financial performance to a steadfast dedication to supporting consumers and agents, enhancing partnerships in the real estate market.
Leaders stress the urgency of innovative strategies in the mortgage industry, as a pivotal moment for homeownership approaches, impacting future opportunities.
Fannie Mae reduces workforce by cutting 62 jobs across operations and technology teams, aligning with FHFA's strategy to streamline focus on core activities.
