FHFA increases conforming loan limit to $832,750 for 2026.
Conforming loan limits are rising, allowing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy mortgages up to $832,750, presenting new opportunities for private lenders.
7-Step Borrower Background Check Guide for Private Mortgage Notes
A seven-step borrower background check process protects private mortgage note investments from origination through payoff. This guide covers FCRA consent, tri-merge credit analysis, public records searches, criminal checks, income and asset verification, and how to synthesize findings into a defensible risk assessment.
How a Retail Plaza Default Resulted in Full Loan Recovery: A Private Lending Breakdown
A $1M private mortgage went 60 days delinquent after two anchor tenants vacated. Here's how strategic loan modification recovered the investment without foreclosure.
The Myth of Mega-Lenders: Consolidation’s Limitations in the Mortgage Sector
Explore the potential shift in mortgage lending as major players leverage technology and capital, raising concerns about market consolidation and industry viability.
7 Loan Modification Tactics Private Lenders Use to Turn Defaults Into Performing Notes
When a private mortgage goes into default, foreclosure is rarely the best move. These 7 loan modification tactics show lenders how to recover capital and keep deals alive.
Mitigating Borrower Default: Proactive Strategies for Private Lenders
Mitigating Borrower Default: Proactive Strategies for Private Lenders Mitigating Borrower Default: Proactive Strategies for Private Lenders In the dynamic world of private mortgage lending, the prospect of borrower default is a constant concern. Unlike traditional banks with vast loss reserves and standardized procedures, private [...]
10 Investor Update Standards for Hard Money Lenders Who Want Repeat Capital
The 10 standards hard money lenders use to turn monthly investor updates into repeat capital — distributions, ledgers, delinquency, and portal access.
Airtight Private Loan Documents: A Risk Review Checklist
Are Your Private Loan Documents Airtight? A Risk Review Checklist Are Your Private Loan Documents Airtight? A Risk Review Checklist for Private Mortgage Servicing In the dynamic world of private mortgage lending, the value of an investment often hinges on the strength and clarity [...]
Federal Judge Dismisses Mortgage Fraud Charges Against NY AG Letitia James
Federal judge dismisses charges against New York AG Letitia James, citing issues with the prosecutor's appointment, impacting ongoing legal matters and implications.
MBA Chief Seeks Federal Investigation into Rising Costs of Credit Reporting Products
Mortgage Bankers Association's CEO urges investigation into escalating credit report prices, highlighting concerns for lenders facing rising costs.