9 Criteria for Choosing the Right Note Broker for Your Mortgage Note Sale
Use these 9 criteria to vet note brokers before you list your seller-financed mortgage note. Protect your proceeds and close faster with the right partner.
12 Property Appraisal Due Diligence Steps for Seller Carry Lenders
Seller carry lenders who skip independent appraisal expose their portfolio to collateral risk that is invisible at closing and expensive at default. These 12 steps build a repeatable appraisal due diligence framework for private mortgage notes.
8 Capital Source Costs Private Lenders Routinely Undercount
Interest rates are just the beginning. Here are 8 hidden costs that erode returns across every private mortgage capital source - from internal equity to self-directed IRA capital.
9 Ways AI Is Reshaping Private Mortgage Underwriting for Lenders and Investors
AI is changing private mortgage underwriting now. 9 concrete shifts - document extraction, fraud detection, default modeling - lenders need to act on in 2026.
Pending Home Sales Remain Steady Amid Ongoing Affordability Issues
Homebuyer contract signings held steady in September amid ongoing affordability challenges and economic uncertainty, impacting private lenders' strategies.
Lower Rates Drive Refinancing and Reduce Interest in ARMs
Mortgage applications rose 7.1%, fueled by declining rates and increased refinancing, indicating robust activity in the lending market.
A Four-Step Framework for Increasing Real Estate Listing Agreements
Unlock the R.E.A.L. framework for listing appointments: a four-step process designed to enhance client engagement, build rapport, and secure listings effectively.
CFPB rescinds nonbank registry rule due to financial burden concerns.
CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought highlights concerns over regulatory costs for entities and the financial burden of maintaining compliance registries.
Zillow introduces in-app messaging for communication with co-shoppers.
Enhance collaboration in home searches by inviting partners or friends to your in-app inbox, making coordination and decision-making seamless and efficient.
CoStar Discusses Zillow Amidst Surge in Homes.com Growth
Zillow took center stage during CoStar Group's Q3 earnings call, highlighting its impact on the market, while Homes.com experienced significant growth this quarter.