Three Strategies to Mitigate Fraudulent Borrower Claims and Reduce Losses
Private lenders face significant risks, including fraudulent borrower claims and compliance issues. Staying informed is crucial for mitigating these challenges.
Brad Clayton and Steve Murray Introduce FIJI MarketPlace for Brokerage Valuations
Brad Clayton of ClaytonWolf and Steve Murray of RTC Consulting introduce FIJI MarketPlace, an AI-driven platform enhancing real estate team and brokerage valuations.
Rithm Capital Announces $878 Million MSR-Backed Debt Offering
Rithm Capital, parent of Newrez, announces the largest mortgage servicing rights debt issuance, marking a significant milestone for private lenders in the industry.
Declining mortgage rates boost early spring home sales activity.
"Explore the recent year-over-year growth in the mortgage market, revealing insights despite the challenge of rates remaining below 6%."
Rhode Island Sees 8.8% Decline in Home Sales
Single-family home prices in Rhode Island have risen by 3.5% year-over-year, despite an 8.8% decline in home sales, impacting private lending strategies.
Tariff Uncertainty Complicates Federal Reserve Decision-Making
President’s overhaul efforts and "America First" policies, including tariffs on major trade partners, complicate FOMC members’ economic forecasting.
January’s Single-Family Rent Growth Increases Pressure on Renters
Single-family home rents rose 2.4% year-over-year in January, driven by luxury properties, signaling ongoing demand and market strength for private lenders.
Fix-and-flip activity declined, yet profit margins experienced slight growth.
Investors flipped 297,885 homes in 2024, reflecting a 7.7% decline from the previous year and a 32.4% drop from the 2022 peak. Insights for private lenders.
SFR Investors Reduced Home Purchases This Year
Institutional investor activity declined as iBuyers, flippers, and sale-leaseback firms emerged to fill the gaps in the mortgage market.
Is the DOJ a legitimate concern for real estate professionals?
DOJ CID raised concerns over CCP, yet the Division seems indifferent to NAR's controversial policy, signaling potential shifts in regulatory focus for private lenders.