Redfin and Zillow defend their rental partnership amid FTC antitrust lawsuit.
Redfin and Zillow argue that the FTC's antitrust suit overlooks local advertising markets and fails to demonstrate market dominance as discovery unfolds.
How Novice Hard Money Lenders Can Achieve SAFE Act Compliance
SAFE Act Compliance for Novice Hard Money Lenders: A Starter Guide Navigating the world of hard money lending offers a unique blend of opportunity and challenge. For the astute investor, it presents a chance to achieve attractive returns outside traditional banking channels. However, with [...]
Remote Work Reshapes CRE Lending: The Private Servicer’s Imperative for Risk & Reporting
The Impact of Remote Work on Commercial Real Estate Lending in Private Mortgage Servicing A New Landscape for Commercial Real Estate and Its Ripple Effect The global shift towards remote and hybrid work models has undeniably reshaped the fabric of commercial real estate. What [...]
Spotting Hidden Gems: Identifying High-Potential Non-Performing Notes for Rehabilitation
Identifying High-Potential Non-Performing Notes for Rehabilitation Identifying High-Potential Non-Performing Notes for Rehabilitation In the dynamic world of private mortgage servicing, the presence of non-performing notes (NPNs) is an inevitable reality. For many, an NPN signals a lost cause, an asset destined for foreclosure and [...]
Grace Period Optimization: How Hard Money Lenders Slash Default Rates
How a Hard Money Lender Significantly Reduced Default Rates by Optimizing Grace Period Communication Client Overview Apex Capital Lending, a prominent regional hard money lender established in 2008, specialized in providing rapid, short-term financing for real estate investors across the Southwestern United States. Their [...]
The Hard Money Playbook: Structuring & Servicing Performing Notes
How Hard Money Lenders Structure Deals for Performing Notes How Hard Money Lenders Structure Deals for Performing Notes In the dynamic world of private mortgage lending, hard money occupies a unique and often misunderstood niche. While frequently associated with distressed assets or borrowers unable [...]
The ESG Imperative: Unlocking Value in Private Mortgage Servicing
ESG Factors in Private Lending: Emerging Trends and Opportunities in Private Mortgage Servicing The landscape of finance is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a growing awareness of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. What once seemed like a niche concern for institutional investors [...]
Report Indicates Decline in All-Cash Home Purchases and Rise in FHA Loans
FHA loan usage declined to 14.4% among homebuyers, indicating a shift in financing trends—essential insights for private lenders.
HUD Initiates Investigation into Proposed Muslim-Only Community in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott expresses support for HUD’s investigation into a proposed Muslim-only community, raising significant implications for housing policies.
Supply Chain Volatility: A Guide for Private Real Estate Lenders & Mortgage Servicers
Supply chain disruptions extend construction timelines, inflate material costs, and increase performance risk for private mortgage notes secured by development properties. Learn how private lenders and servicers can monitor, mitigate, and manage supply chain exposure across their note portfolios.