Housing Affordability Challenges Worsen in Third Quarter
In Q3 2025, median income for homeowners soared to $110,100, nearly doubling from five years prior, highlighting affordability challenges in the housing market.
Advocacy Groups Address Decline in Fair Lending Oversight Efforts
DOJ rescinds disparate-impact liability within Title VI regulations, reflecting a trend of reduced enforcement in fair lending by federal agencies, impacting private lenders.
Private Mortgage Note Valuation: The Essential Role of Expert Servicing
Expert servicing is the single most reliable way to protect and maximize the value of a private mortgage note. Learn how accurate interest calculations, regulatory compliance, and clean payment histories drive note yield, secondary-market salability, and investor confidence.
Digital Disclosures: E-Signatures & Online Delivery Best Practices in Private Mortgage Servicing
Private mortgage servicers must comply with ESIGN and UETA through affirmative e-consent, tamper-evident e-signature platforms, and encrypted document delivery. Learn the legal requirements and operational best practices for building a compliant digital disclosure program that holds up under audit.
Home Flipping Activity and Profits Decline in Recent Quarter
Discover insights on the current home flipping market, including median prices and profit trends, crucial for private lenders evaluating investment opportunities.
Note Buying Due Diligence: Documents & Organization
Note buyers who skip document review buy blind. This guide covers the seven core document categories — assignment chain, payment history, title, valuation, tax records, insurance, and litigation records — plus a standardized organization system to protect your acquisition before and after closing.
Boston City Council Approves 13% Increase in Residential Property Taxes
Boston's City Council has approved a significant increase in residential property taxes, raising concerns about government spending and its impact on local homeowners.
Fort Point Real Estate Partners Unveils Portfolio of 40 San Francisco Properties
Discover Fort Point Real Estate Partners' diverse portfolio of 40 properties across key San Francisco neighborhoods, highlighting attractive investment opportunities.
Private Mortgage Disclosure Packages: Your Blueprint for Servicing Success
A complete private mortgage disclosure package is the legal and operational foundation for compliant note servicing. Learn which documents belong in every file and why each one protects lenders, investors, and servicers throughout the life of the loan.
Court Directs California City to Approve Affordable Housing Development
Huntington Beach is mandated to finalize an affordable housing plan in 120 days, impacting private lenders and broadening housing options in the region.