Navigating Subordination Agreements: A Guide for Note Buyers In the dynamic world of private mortgage note investing, clarity, and precision are not just virtues; they are necessities. As a note buyer, your investment’s security hinges significantly on understanding its position relative to other claims [...]
The Myth of the "One-Size-Fits-All" SOP for Private Loan Types In the intricate world of private mortgage servicing, the allure of simplicity often tempts operations to adopt a "one-size-fits-all" approach to their Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). It seems efficient, streamlined, and perhaps, less daunting. [...]
CFPB Signals Increased Scrutiny on Private Mortgage Servicing: What New Lenders Need to Know Now The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is signaling a significant intensification of its oversight on the private mortgage servicing sector. This heightened scrutiny comes at a critical juncture, as [...]
Why Every Hard Money Broker Needs a Referral Onboarding SOP Why Every Hard Money Broker Needs a Referral Onboarding SOP In the fast-paced world of hard money lending, relationships are everything. Brokers often thrive on a robust network, with referrals forming the very lifeblood [...]
How a New Private Lender Avoided $250K in Fines by Implementing Proactive SAFE Act Compliance Client Overview Horizon Funding Group, a promising new entrant in the private lending sector, was founded in early 2022 by a team of seasoned real estate investors with a [...]
The Critical Role of Lien Priority in Hard Money Loan Underwriting In the fast-paced world of hard money lending, where speed, asset-based decisions, and risk tolerance are paramount, one principle stands as an unshakeable foundation for sound underwriting: lien priority. Far from being a [...]
Preventing Costly Errors: Precision-Driven SOPs for Payment Processing In the intricate world of private mortgage servicing, every payment represents a critical transaction. It’s the lifeblood of an investment, the foundation of a borrower's financial stability, and a core metric for assessing performance. Yet, despite [...]
Equifax and Experian have lowered the cost of VantageScore 4.0 to 99 cents per mortgage origination score, a move that could benefit private lenders.
View Homes appoints Natasha Gandhi as CEO post-acquisition by Hunt Companies, marking a strategic growth phase that unites regional homebuilding and patient capital.
Total inventory increased to 1.29 million units, reflecting a 2.4% rise from January and a 4.9% year-over-year gain, indicating market shifts for private lenders.
