9 Payment Processing Rules Every Private Loan Portfolio Must Follow
Compliant payment processing protects your private loan portfolio from regulatory fines, borrower disputes, and costly audits. Here are 9 rules that matter.
11 State-Law Compliance Checkpoints for Wrap-Around Mortgage Servicers
State laws govern every wrap-around mortgage. These 11 compliance checkpoints cover licensing, disclosures, usury limits, due-on-sale risk, and note sale readiness - what private lenders and servicers must clear before boarding a wrap loan.
Mat Ishbia of UWM files counterclaim against minority owners of Phoenix Suns.
Mat Ishbia countersues minority owners Scott Seldin and Andy Kohlberg, alleging they sought an inflated buyout, raising concerns for private lenders.
7 Ways AI Analytics Sharpens Risk Assessment for Private Mortgage Lenders
AI analytics gives private mortgage lenders faster, deeper risk signals than FICO alone. These 7 practical applications catch default signals earlier, tighten collateral review, and build the investor-grade reporting infrastructure note buyers increasingly require.
Hard Money vs. Seller Carry: Which Is Better for Private Lenders?
Hard money closes fast. Seller carry costs less and generates passive income. Compare both structures to pick the right financing for your deal.
REX’s Supporters Seek Supreme Court Hearing for Its Petition
Two organizations urge the Supreme Court to review REX's antitrust case, highlighting potential implications for private lenders in the competitive mortgage landscape.
9 Tax Implications of Seller-Financed Wrap Mortgages Every Investor Must Know
Wrap mortgage investors collect interest income, deduct underlying mortgage interest, report on Form 1098, and face capital gains rules when a note is sold or a borrower defaults. These 9 tax realities define the financial outcome of every wrap deal — ignoring any one of them is expensive.
Coldwell Banker Redefines Real Estate with a Focus on Lifestyle and Legacy
Coldwell Banker's new campaign, led by VP Brandon Newman, shifts focus to transformation in real estate, blending lifestyle storytelling with data precision for meaningful connections.
HUD Reduces Workforce by 442 Employees Due to Government Shutdown
HUD's layoff of 442 employees due to the government shutdown could significantly affect operations in fair and public housing offices, raising concerns for private lenders.
11 Seller Carry Negotiation Strategies for Private Lenders Who Want Maximum Returns
11 proven seller carry negotiation strategies for private lenders — covering rates, down payments, balloon timing, default clauses, and note salability.