FHFA increases conforming loan limit to $832,750 for 2026.
Conforming loan limits are rising, allowing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy mortgages up to $832,750, presenting new opportunities for private lenders.
Evaluating the Risks Associated with Family Real Estate Investments
Explore the investment potential of a four-unit apartment building with a friend, focusing on renovations, accessory dwelling units, and shared ownership strategies.
Lawmakers Advocate for HUD to Reverse Changes to Homelessness Strategy
House Democrats alert that proposed changes may significantly cut funding for permanent supportive housing, threatening essential services across the country.
Suns Minority Owners Accuse Mat Ishbia of Mismanagement
Minority owners of the Suns allege Mat Ishbia mismanaged the franchise, citing claims of financial misconduct and self-dealing in recent reports.
Assessing the Risks Involved in Family Real Estate Investments
Explore the benefits and considerations of co-investing in multifamily real estate, focusing on funding structures, renovations, and potential returns for private lenders.
7-Step Borrower Background Check Guide for Private Mortgage Notes
A seven-step borrower background check process protects private mortgage note investments from origination through payoff. This guide covers FCRA consent, tri-merge credit analysis, public records searches, criminal checks, income and asset verification, and how to synthesize findings into a defensible risk assessment.
How a Retail Plaza Default Resulted in Full Loan Recovery: A Private Lending Breakdown
A business-purpose private mortgage secured by a retail plaza entered default when two anchor tenants vacated simultaneously, dropping occupancy to 60%. This case study shows how structured loan modification with performance milestones returned the loan to performing status without foreclosure — and what it teaches private lenders about pre-default infrastructure.
7 Loan Modification Tactics Private Lenders Use to Turn Defaults Into Performing Notes
Foreclosure averages 762 days in judicial states and strips cash flow entirely for that stretch. These 7 loan modification tactics help private lenders recover capital, restore note performance, and avoid courthouse losses.
Mitigating Borrower Default: Proactive Strategies for Private Lenders
Mitigating Borrower Default: Proactive Strategies for Private Lenders Mitigating Borrower Default: Proactive Strategies for Private Lenders In the dynamic world of private mortgage lending, the prospect of borrower default is a constant concern. Unlike traditional banks with vast loss reserves and standardized procedures, private [...]
10 Investor Update Standards for Hard Money Lenders Who Want Repeat Capital
Ten investor update standards that turn hard money monthly reports into capital-raising assets: distribution detail, loan-level ledgers, delinquency dashboards, custodial reconciliation, collateral checks, default disclosure, escrow tracking, tax packages, market commentary, and investor portals.