Hard Money vs. Seller Carry: Which Is Better for Private Lenders?
Hard money wins on speed; seller carry wins on cost and flexibility. Here's how to choose the right structure for your next deal.
REX’s Supporters Seek Supreme Court Hearing for Its Petition
Two organizations urge the Supreme Court to review REX's antitrust case, highlighting potential implications for private lenders in the competitive mortgage landscape.
Rethinking Real Estate Incentives Beyond Zillow and Industry Conflict
Explore how real estate incentives can misalign agent and client interests. Discover strategies to create a more equitable landscape beyond Zillow's influence.
Rechat and Loft47 Collaborate to Enhance Brokerage Efficiency
Discover how Rechat's integration with Loft47 streamlines compliance checks, accounting, and commission processing for private lenders, enhancing operational efficiency.
9 Tax Implications of Seller-Financed Wrap Mortgages Every Investor Must Know
Wrap mortgage investors collect interest income, deduct underlying mortgage interest, report on Form 1098, and face capital gains rules when a note is sold or a borrower defaults. These 9 tax realities define the financial outcome of every wrap deal — ignoring any one of them is expensive.
Plaid launches LendScore for assessing credit risk in real time.
Plaid introduces LendScore, a credit risk model leveraging real-time cash flow data to provide lenders with a comprehensive view of borrowers' financial health.
Blend Labs Introduces AI Technology for Lending Solutions
Blend Labs unveils Intelligent Origination, an AI-driven platform aimed at streamlining and improving efficiency in the lending process for private lenders.
Coldwell Banker Redefines Real Estate with a Focus on Lifestyle and Legacy
Coldwell Banker's new campaign, led by VP Brandon Newman, shifts focus to transformation in real estate, blending lifestyle storytelling with data precision for meaningful connections.
FHA Refinance Applications Increase by 12% Despite Variable Mortgage Rates
Purchase applications declined for the third consecutive week, yet remain 20% ahead of last year’s levels, indicating a complex market landscape for lenders.
HUD Reduces Workforce by 442 Employees Due to Government Shutdown
HUD's layoff of 442 employees due to the government shutdown could significantly affect operations in fair and public housing offices, raising concerns for private lenders.