The Impact of Thanksgiving on the Homebuying Process
Gen Z favors additional bathrooms over bedrooms in home preferences, highlighting a shift in housing demands. Explore Thanksgiving's impact on homebuying trends.
Senate Banking Committee Moves Forward with FHA and Ginnie Mae Nominees
Senate committee advances Frank Cassidy and Joseph Gormley for FHA and Ginnie Mae roles, with industry groups advocating for their swift confirmation.
Manufactured Homes: Addressing the Housing Affordability Challenge
Discover how states with limited manufactured housing, like Hawaii and California, showcase some of the highest median home prices in the country. Insights for private lenders.
Escrow Management: The Key to Protecting Private Lending After Closing
Escrow management is the cornerstone of post-closing risk control in private mortgage lending. Without systematic oversight of property taxes and insurance disbursements, even a well-structured note can unravel through tax liens, lapsed coverage, and regulatory violations. Learn how professional escrow administration protects collateral and investor returns.
10 Investor Reporting Practices for Private Mortgage Note Investors
Ten structured investor reporting practices — from real-time payment dashboards to digital compliance infrastructure — give private mortgage note investors the transparency that retains institutional capital and supports portfolio growth.
9 Secondary Market Advantages Seller-Financed Note Holders Can Use Right Now
Seller-financed note holders have nine concrete secondary market advantages available right now. Learn how professional servicing unlocks better pricing, faster exits, and institutional buyer access for private mortgage notes.
AI Warnings and Ethical Dilemmas: A Real Estate Broker’s Experience
Real estate compliance specialists highlight the risks of relying on AI for trust account shortages, noting potential misalignment with DRE enforcement standards.
Trump nominates Stuart Levenbach from OMB to head the CFPB.
President Trump's nomination of Stuart Levenbach as CFPB director could impact regulatory changes for private lenders and the mortgage industry landscape.
Kevin Brown’s Strategy to Reinvigorate Realtor Activity
Kevin Brown, a seasoned Realtor with nearly five decades of experience, has been appointed to lead a century-old trade group, bringing valuable industry insights.
Mortgage Applications Decrease by 5.2% Following Rate Increase
Mortgage applications declined 5.2% as rising rates impacted refinance and purchase activities, signaling potential shifts in market dynamics for private lenders.