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Foreclosure Risk Assessment: How Due Diligence Protects Note Buyers

2026-06-03T11:34:46-07:00loan servicing private lenders, private lender loan servicing, private lender servicing|

Thorough due diligence is the primary defense note buyers have against foreclosure losses. Learn how to examine loan tapes, verify collateral, review servicing history, confirm legal enforceability, and audit property obligations before acquiring any private mortgage note.

Average Buyer’s Agent Commissions Increased Slightly After NAR Rule Changes

2025-12-08T14:12:13-08:00Articles, loan servicing for private money lenders, loan servicing private lenders|

Buyer's agent commissions have increased slightly, reflecting minimal changes over recent quarters. Explore insights on the evolving commission landscape here.

Buyer Responsible for $24K Due to Breach of Broker Agreement, Arbitration Rules

2025-12-08T14:09:58-08:00Articles, private mortgage loan servicing, private mortgage servicing companies|

Arbitration awards $24,000 to a brokerage after a buyer breaches an exclusive agreement, highlighting implications of new NAR regulations for lenders.

New York State Increases Property Tax Exemption for Seniors to 65%

2025-12-08T13:54:10-08:00Articles, loan servicing for private money lenders, private mortgage loan servicing companies|

New legislation increases property tax exemptions for income-eligible seniors from 50% to 65%, potentially impacting local government finances and private lenders.

MBA Expresses Support for Proposed Reduction in Community Banks’ Leverage Ratio

2025-12-08T13:49:36-08:00Articles, loan servicing for private money lenders|

Federal regulators propose reducing the CBLR to 8% and extending compliance grace periods for community banks, offering greater flexibility in financial management.

NRMLA Addresses the Future of Federal Reverse Mortgage Programs

2025-12-08T12:52:21-08:00Articles, private mortgage loan servicing, private mortgage servicing|

Federal housing leaders seek input on reverse mortgage programs; NRMLA responds with detailed recommendations to shape the future of these key financial options.

Housing Act Removed from NDAA Initiates Response from Trade Groups

2025-12-08T12:32:16-08:00Articles, private lender loan servicing, private mortgage loan servicing|

The exclusion of The ROAD to Housing Act from the final House text of the NDAA raises important implications for private lenders in the housing market.

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