NAR Reports Q4 Home Prices Increased in 73% of Metro Areas
Mobile, Alabama, saw a significant median home price increase of 13.7%, showcasing a strong market trend impacting private lenders and investment strategies.
Activist Investors Urge CoStar to Discontinue its Homes.com Operations
Activist investors urge CoStar to divest or shut down Homes.com, highlighting significant value loss and disappointing performance in the housing market.
Late Fee Enforcement: Balancing Returns, Compliance, and Borrower Relations in Mortgage Servicing
Investor Spotlight: Learning from Late Fee Enforcement Successes and Failures Investor Spotlight: Learning from Late Fee Enforcement Successes and Failures In the dynamic world of private mortgage servicing, every detail, from escrow management to investor reporting, plays a critical role in the overall health [...]
Private Mortgages & IRS 2026: Navigating New Reporting Requirements
New IRS Guidance Expected to Impact Private Mortgage Interest Reporting for 2026 Tax Season The landscape of private mortgage lending is on the cusp of significant change. Forthcoming guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), anticipated to take effect for the 2026 tax season, [...]
How Property Type Drives Risk in Private Lending
The Link Between Property Type and Private Lending Risk Metrics The Link Between Property Type and Private Lending Risk Metrics In the dynamic world of private mortgage lending, understanding risk is not just advisable; it's absolutely fundamental to success. While borrower creditworthiness, financial stability, [...]
Home Values Experience Decline for Sixth Consecutive Month
Discover the latest trends in mortgage payments and home values as monthly payments decrease and the housing market faces continued challenges.
Seven Steps to Enhance Real Estate Referrals via Client Experience
Agents who enhance each phase of the client journey, from discovery to post-closing, foster loyalty and increase referral opportunities for private lenders.
Atlas Real Estate Partners launches small-balance lending platform for RTL market.
Atlas Real Estate Partners has launched A4 Credit Partners, a small-balance mortgage lending platform focused on credit opportunities in the residential transition loan market.
Mortgage Applications Decrease 8.9% Amid Snowstorm Impact on Demand
Mortgage applications decreased by 8.9%, driven by a 14% drop in purchase activity, while refinance activity rose to 57.1% of all applications.
Fragmented Land Registries in America Are Increasing Costs and Fraud Risks
The U.S. real estate landscape is fragmented, presenting challenges for title insurers, homeowners, and lenders in navigating complex regulatory environments.