California MBA Calls for Safeguards on Wildfire Forbearance Legislation
CMBA highlights to lawmakers that AB 238 provides short-term relief for wildfire recovery; however, insurance delays and permitting backlogs hinder progress.
Modular Company Expands in Urban High-Rise Apartment Developments
VBC's steel modular system enables rapid construction of 35-story towers, addressing urban infill challenges and labor shortages in high-demand markets.
Zillow Enters Long-Term Partnership with Major League Baseball
Zillow's partnership with MLB positions it as a key player in real estate and rentals, potentially impacting market dynamics and consumer engagement.
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Decline Alongside Fall in New Listings
Mid-Atlantic home sales are experiencing a downturn, driven by fewer new listings, prompting concerns for the upcoming spring buying season.
Stockton Mortgage refutes claims of accessing former employees’ emails.
Two former loan officers claim Stockton accessed personal emails; Stockton asserts DLP tools detected misconduct, leading to redaction of sensitive data.
Reassessing Urgency in the 2026 Spring Selling Season for Homebuilders
Navigating the emotional journey of homebuying can impact financial decisions. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for private lenders to better serve clients.
Indiana Regional MLS Implements AI Compliance Solution with REcore
Indiana Regional MLS will implement Navigator by Lundy, enhancing AI-driven rules and compliance support for MLS staff and shareholder associations.
Housing demand continues to rise as mortgage rates reach a critical juncture.
Amid rising oil prices and persistent mortgage rates, existing home sales show resilience, signaling potential opportunities for private lenders in the market.
Private Mortgage Servicing: Essential Terms for Investor Success
Master the terminology behind private mortgage servicing — from loan boarding and escrow management to default workflows and investor reporting — so you can evaluate servicer performance, protect your collateral, and keep notes audit-ready.
Private Mortgage & Note Servicing: Key Terms Explained
Private mortgage note servicing covers the administrative lifecycle of a privately originated real estate loan. These eight essential terms — amortization, escrow, payment processing, and the roles of each party — define how professional servicing protects lenders, ensures compliance, and keeps notes saleable.