DOJ and FBI Investigate Pulte for Alleged Misconduct in Mortgage Fraud Referrals
DOJ and FBI are investigating Pulte for potential misconduct linked to mortgage fraud referrals, raising concerns for private lenders about due diligence practices.
7 Factors That Determine Your Seller-Financed Note’s Sale Price
Seven factors determine what a note buyer will pay for your seller-financed mortgage: payment history, borrower profile, LTV, note terms, lien position, documentation quality, and servicing records. Learn how each factor is evaluated—and how professional servicing positions every one of them for the tightest possible discount.
9 Data-Driven Reports That Build Trust for Private Mortgage Note Investors
Private mortgage note investors trust servicers who deliver nine specific reports — from monthly payment performance to trust account reconciliations. Each report converts servicing activity into verifiable evidence used to price risk, support diligence, and recycle capital in the private lending market.
9 Factors That Determine Distressed Note Value After a Workout
Nine factors private lenders and note investors use to accurately value distressed mortgage notes after a workout closes — from revised loan terms to secondary market demand.
Mitigating Private Lending Risks: The Essential Partnership of Insurance & Servicing
The Interplay of Insurance and Risk in Private Lending: A Deep Dive Private lending offers a compelling avenue for both borrowers seeking flexible financing and investors pursuing attractive returns. Yet, beneath the surface of promising yields lies a landscape of inherent risks. Unlike institutional [...]
7 Ways Professional Servicing Unlocks Secondary Market Value for Seller-Financed Note Holders
Secondary market buyers pay more for professionally serviced notes. These 7 factors — from audit-ready payment history to performing/non-performing classification — directly determine the offer price a seller-financed note holder receives at exit.
9 Investor Reporting Standards for Private Mortgage Lenders
Nine investor reporting standards every private mortgage lender should require — from trust account reconciliation to audit-ready document trails that protect portfolio value at note sale.
8 Loan Workout Strategies That Protect Hard Money Investments in a Downturn
Eight proven workout strategies for hard money lenders in a downturn — from payment deferral to deed-in-lieu — with cost and timeline comparisons to help you resolve defaults faster than foreclosure.
9 Ways the Secondary Note Market Creates Exit Opportunities for Seller-Financed Note Holders
The secondary note market is active and yield-hungry buyers are purchasing private mortgage notes now. Discover 9 exit strategies for seller-financed note holders—and why professional servicing determines which paths are available and what price each delivers.
Zillow and Esusu Introduce CreditClimb, a Credit-Building Tool for Renters
Discover how CreditClimb, a new tool from Zillow and Esusu, enables renters to build their credit for just $20 a year, enhancing lending opportunities.