Phil Hall Op-Ed: Exploring the Search for New Homes
Explore the age of the housing stock in the U.S., with half built in the 1980s or earlier. Insights into market demand for new homes are discussed.
7 Steps to Seamless Construction Loan Servicing: A Risk Assessment Blueprint
How to Conduct a Comprehensive Risk Assessment for a New Construction Loan in 7 Steps For private mortgage servicing, conducting a thorough risk assessment for new construction loans isn't just a best practice; it's a critical foundation for operational efficiency and investment protection. A [...]
Texas Court Bothers AML Efforts: Implications and Consequences Explored
Texas court ruling against FinCEN's real estate reporting rule may jeopardize U.S. anti-money laundering initiatives and impact global transparency standards.
Master Lease vs. Seller Financing: The Servicing Key to Fewer Pitfalls
Master Lease with Option vs. Seller Financing: Which Has Fewer Pitfalls? In the dynamic world of real estate investing, traditional bank financing isn't always the perfect fit. Savvy investors and sellers often explore alternative strategies to facilitate transactions, with master leases with an option [...]
Hard Money Loans: The Data Beyond the Score for Better Decisions
Beyond the Credit Score: Alternative Data Sources for Hard Money Loan Decisions In the dynamic world of private mortgage servicing, where agility and keen insight often define success, traditional credit scores can sometimes feel like an incomplete puzzle piece. Especially for hard money lenders, [...]
The Critical Power of Lien Position Due Diligence for Private Lender Recovery
A Private Lender's Recovery: How Prioritizing Due Diligence on Lien Position Saved a High-Value Investment from Default Client Overview Horizon Capital Partners is a well-established private lending firm specializing in high-value commercial real estate financing across various asset classes, including multi-family, retail, and office [...]
Study Reveals Homeowner Assistance Fund Supported Vulnerable Borrowers
RIHA reviews the $10B HAF program, revealing that 90% of funds were allocated to borrowers below AMI, with many utilizing nontraditional financing options.
Hidden Lien Threatens $3.5M Loan: How Forensic Due Diligence Ensured a Private Lender’s Recovery
A Private Lender's Recovery: How Prioritizing Due Diligence on Lien Position Saved a High-Value Investment from Default. Client Overview Summit Capital Group is a prominent private lending firm specializing in high-value, short-term bridge loans for commercial real estate acquisition, development, and refinance projects across [...]
Strategic Contingency Fund Management for Private Construction Lenders
How Private Lenders Structure Contingency Funds for Unexpected Construction Costs How Private Lenders Structure Contingency Funds for Unexpected Construction Costs In the dynamic world of private mortgage lending, particularly concerning construction projects, the only constant is change. Builders often navigate a labyrinth of variables [...]
Supporting Intelligent and Compliant Adoption of AI in Mortgages
Discover how ICE integrates agentic AI into Encompass and MSP to enhance workflow automation, featuring governance, audit logs, and human approval processes.