February Sees 1.7% Increase in Existing Home Sales
Median home prices show a slight increase, indicating steady demand in the housing market. Explore the latest trends in existing home sales and pricing.
Private Lenders: How to Sidestep SAFE Act Violations Before They Become Costly
Private lenders operating outside traditional banking face real SAFE Act exposure — even on business-purpose deals. Learn the four compliance moves that protect private mortgage note portfolios and how professional servicing creates a defensible compliance record from origination through payoff.
UWM Adjusts Revenue Forecast Prior to Two Harbors Vote
United Wholesale Mortgage's parent company boosts 2026 revenue outlook before a key shareholder vote on Two Harbors Investment's $1.3 billion merger proposal.
Why Lien Priority Is Everything in Hard Money Loans
Lien priority determines whether a hard money lender recovers capital after default. Learn why first position protection, rigorous title due diligence, and properly executed subordination agreements are the foundation of sound private mortgage underwriting.
Precision SOPs: The Key to Flawless Private Mortgage Payment Processing
Private mortgage payment processing errors cascade fast. A misapplied payment distorts principal balances, corrupts investor reports, and triggers costly disputes. Here is what precision-driven SOPs actually require to prevent those outcomes in private note servicing.
Toll Brothers Launches New Luxury Community in Pennsylvania
Discover a new luxury community in Pennsylvania featuring homes starting in the mid-$900,000s, creating significant opportunities for private lenders.
Equifax and Experian Lower VantageScore 4.0 Cost to 99 Cents Each
Equifax and Experian have lowered the cost of VantageScore 4.0 to 99 cents per mortgage origination score, a move that could benefit private lenders.
New Jersey Realtors Advocate for Tiered Fee Relief Measures
The group contends that the policy has increased expenses in real estate transactions, exacerbating the pressing issue of housing affordability.
View Homes Appoints Natasha Gandhi as CEO to Propel Growth Forward
View Homes appoints Natasha Gandhi as CEO post-acquisition by Hunt Companies, marking a strategic growth phase that unites regional homebuilding and patient capital.
Existing-home sales rise as spring market challenges emerge.
Total inventory increased to 1.29 million units, reflecting a 2.4% rise from January and a 4.9% year-over-year gain, indicating market shifts for private lenders.