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**$250K Saved: A Private Lender’s SAFE Act Compliance Story**

2026-03-10T06:05:43-07:00loan servicing private lenders, private lender loan servicing, private lender servicing|

How a New Private Lender Avoided $250K in Fines by Implementing Proactive SAFE Act Compliance Client Overview Horizon Lending Partners, established in late 2022, emerged as an ambitious new player in the private lending sector. Founded by a group of seasoned real estate investors [...]

Pennymac TPO Introduces New Non-QM Product Suite

2026-03-10T06:04:24-07:00Articles, loan servicing private lenders, private lender servicing|

Discover Pennymac TPO's new non-QM product suite featuring DSCR, bank statement, asset qualifier, WVOE, and 1099 options for enhanced lending flexibility.

Plaid Adds Home Lending Report to Encompass Platform Integration

2026-03-10T05:57:52-07:00Articles, private lender servicing, private mortgage loan servicing companies|

Plaid's integration of its Home Lending Report into Encompass enhances lender workflows by enabling account linking and access to two years of financial data.

Credit Karma Partners with Better Teams to Introduce AI-Driven Refinance Platform

2026-03-10T05:39:53-07:00Articles, private money loan servicing, private mortgage servicing|

Credit Karma enables eligible members to secure preapproval in just five clicks and refinance home loans efficiently within 10 days, streamlining the mortgage process.

Optimal Blue Reports February Mortgage Rate Locks Increase by 9% from January

2026-03-10T04:11:21-07:00Articles, loan servicing private lenders, private mortgage loan servicing|

Mortgage rate locks increased as lower borrowing costs attracted more homebuyers, according to Optimal Blue's Market Advantage report for February 2026.

Dynamic SOPs: Essential for Compliance and Success in Private Mortgage Servicing

2026-03-09T18:05:43-07:00loan servicing private lenders, private lender loan servicing, private lender servicing|

The Lifespan of an SOP: When and How to Update Your Procedures The Lifespan of an SOP: When and How to Update Your Procedures In the intricate world of private mortgage servicing, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are far more than mere documents; they are [...]

Private Lenders: Avoid $250K SAFE Act Fines with Proactive Compliance Outsourcing

2026-03-09T15:37:37-07:00loan servicing private lenders, private lender loan servicing, private lender servicing|

How a New Private Lender Avoided $250K in Fines by Implementing Proactive SAFE Act Compliance Client Overview Horizon Funding LLC, a burgeoning private lending firm founded in early 2023, entered the market with an ambitious vision: to become a leading capital provider for real [...]

Mattamy Homes Purchases 76 Acres in South Carolina for Development

2026-03-09T14:31:46-07:00Articles, loan servicing private lenders, private lender loan servicing|

Mattamy Homes secures a 76-acre site in South Carolina for a new community, signaling growth opportunities in private lending and real estate development.

SOP-Friendly Servicing Software: What It Is and Why Your Private Mortgage Business Needs It

2026-03-09T14:27:06-07:00loan servicing private lenders, private lender loan servicing, private lender servicing|

Is Your Servicing Software Truly SOP-Friendly? What to Look For Is Your Servicing Software Truly SOP-Friendly? What to Look For In the dynamic world of private mortgage servicing, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are more than just guidelines; they are the bedrock of compliance, efficiency, [...]

Impact of Rising Oil Prices on the U.S. Housing Market

2026-03-09T14:13:22-07:00Articles, private lender loan servicing, private mortgage servicing|

Oil prices surged towards $120, impacting the 10-year yield fluctuations around 4.13%, while mortgage rates remained stable near 6.17%, signaling market dynamics.

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