11 Hard Money Loan Fees That Quietly Destroy Flip Profits
Hard money loans carry far more than interest and points. Here are 11 fees that erode flip profits—and what private lenders need to track.
8 Ways Blockchain Builds Trust and Efficiency in Private Mortgage Servicing
Blockchain is moving from theory to practice in private mortgage servicing. Here are 8 concrete ways it reduces errors, cuts reconciliation time, and strengthens compliance.
Ex-Lender Sentenced for Involvement in Reverse Mortgage Fraud Scheme
A federal judge in Illinois has sentenced a former loan originator to prison for his involvement in a multimillion-dollar reverse mortgage fraud scheme, highlighting industry risks.
10 Things Every Lender Should Know About Seller Carry Financing
Seller carry financing gives lenders higher yields and deal flow—but only when structured and serviced correctly. Here are 10 essentials to get it right.
9 Ways Professional Servicing Makes Wrap Mortgages Work for Difficult Properties
Unique properties stall on the MLS for years. Wrap mortgages unlock them — but only when professional servicing handles the compliance and cash flow mechanics.
Better Launches AI-Powered Wholesale Home Equity Lending Solutions
Better.com has launched an AI-driven wholesale lending program, enhancing the availability of home equity products such as HELOCs and CES loans for private lenders.
12 Regulatory Compliance Updates Every Private Mortgage Servicer Must Act On
Federal and state rules governing private mortgage servicing shift constantly. Here are 12 compliance updates lenders must act on now to avoid fines and portfolio risk.
Seller Carry vs. Traditional Mortgages: Which Is Better for Private Lenders?
Seller carry and traditional mortgages serve different lenders with different goals. Here's how they compare on structure, servicing, and risk.
7 Reasons Seller-Financed Wrap Mortgages Unlock Stalled Commercial Property Sales
Stalled commercial sale? Wrap mortgages close deals traditional lenders reject—but only with professional servicing behind them. Here are 7 reasons why.
Cohn and Summers caution about the U.S. fiscal trajectory.
Top economists Gary Cohn and Lawrence Summers analyze U.S. fiscal challenges, cautioning on inflation risks and the sustainability of federal debt.